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Failed GOP candidate visited homes of New Mexico Democratic politicians to dispute election prior to shootings, officials say

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Solomon Pena, 39, was arrested Monday evening, just hours after SWAT officers took him into custody and served search warrants at his home. No one was injured in the shootings but in one case three bullets passed through the bedroom of a state senator's 10-year-old daughter. The shootings began Dec. 4, when eight rounds were fired at the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa.
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Failed GOP candidate arrested on suspicion of orchestrating shootings at homes of Democrats in New Mexico, police say

Solomon Peña, a former Republican New Mexico House of Representatives candidate who police say claimed election fraud after his defeat, was arrested by an Albuquerque SWAT team in connection with a string of recent shootings that damaged homes of local Democratic elected leaders, city police said. CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks to one of the victims Adriann Barboa.

8 months ago·Panama City, United States
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Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner

Ex-GOP New Mexico candidate Solomon Pena visited homes before shooting rampage: Report

Solomon Pena, center, a Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 14, is taken into custody by Albuquerque Police officers, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in southwest Albuquerque, N.M. Pena was arrested in connection with a recent series of drive-by shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP) Roberto E. Rosales/AP Ex-GOP New Mexico candidate Solomon Pena visited homes…

8 months ago·Washington, United States
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Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

Police arrest defeated GOP candidate in shootings at Democrats' homes

A failed Republican candidate has been arrested in connection with a series of shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers' homes in Albuquerque.

8 months ago·Los Angeles, United States
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Failed New Mexico GOP Candidate Visited Homes Of Democrats Before Shootings: Report

Republican Solomon Peña is accused of conspiring with four others to shoot at the homes of four local Democratic officials.

8 months ago·United States
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The Daily CallerThe Daily Caller

State GOP Candidate Arrested After Allegedly Hiring Gunman To Shoot At Democratic Officials’ Homes

Albuquerque, New Mexico, police arrested a former Republican State House candidate for shootings at the homes of local elected officials, the APD announced.

8 months ago·Washington, United States
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A losing GOP candidate in N.M. is charged with shootings at homes of Democrats

Political leaders in New Mexico call for accountability after a convicted felon and failed GOP legislative candidate was arrested for conspiring to shoot up homes and offices of elected Democrats.

8 months ago·Washington, United States
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