Solomon Peña, who lost a 2022 run for state House District 14, is accused of hiring and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners.
New Mexico authorities have revealed new details about a spate of shootings at Democratic officials’ homes and the failed GOP candidate accused of masterminding the attacks. Solomon Peña, who lost a 2022 run for state House District 14, is accused of hiring and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners. He was arrested by a police SWAT team Monday.
nation 4ever!” Keller, the Democratic mayor of Albuquerque, called Peña a “right-wing radical” and a “dangerous criminal.” “This type of radicalism is a threat to our nation and has made its way to our doorstep right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but we will continue will push back against hate,” Keller said in a statement. “Differences of opinion are fundamental to democracy, but disagreements should never lead to violence.
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