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New Mexico police arrest failed state GOP candidate in shootings targeting Democrats' homes

Albuquerque police said Monday they have arrested Solomon Peña, an unsuccessful Republican candidate in the last state House elections, in connection with recent shootings at the offices and homes of elected Democratic officials.

Driving the news: Peña, who ran as a candidate for the House District 14 seat in the South Valley, was arrested at a residential building near the ABQ BioPark in Albuquerque after a standoff with a SWAT team following police concerns that the suspect could be armed, a City of Albuquerque spokesperson confirmed to Axios.


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