Federal, state and local officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are investigating a fifth shooting that may be connected to a string of shootings involving the homes and offices of local Democratic elected leaders as targets. Nobody was injured, and detectives are working to determine if the shootings are related. “Our elected officials have chosen to serve, they should never be made to feel in danger in the comfort of their own homes,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said. Evidence was collected at the scene and “is now being evaluated in connection with the shootings related to four other local, elected officials in Albuquerque,” police said. Police Chief Harold Medina said his department is working with New Mexico State Police and the FBI as partners on this case.

Source: CNN January 07, 2023 20:52 UTC