New Mexico man claims self-defense for protest shooting

[BidenPresident]

TIERRA AMARILLA, New Mexico, Oct 13 (Reuters) - A New Mexico man on Friday claimed self-defense in the shooting of a Native American activist at a protest over plans to reinstall the statue of a 16th-century Spanish colonial ruler.

Ryan Martinez, 23, of Sandia Park was charged with attempted murder for the Sept. 28 shooting of Jacob Johns, 42, of Spokane, Washington.

Police say Martinez was trying to disrupt a peaceful event celebrating postponement by county commissioners of a ceremony to reinstate the statue of Juan de Onate over safety concerns following protests.

The statue, located just north of Espanola, New Mexico, was removed in 2020 during nationwide anti-racism protests. The shooting occurred in Espanola, where the statue was to be reinstalled.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-mexico-man-claims-self-defense-protest-shooting-2023-10-13/

 

[Walt]

So much right wing violence. It is pathetic.

 

[BidenPresident]

So much right wing violence. It is pathetic.

They believe in free speech as long as it is something they agree with.

 

[SmarterthanYou]

Not sure if anyone has seen the actual video of this shooting or not, but this article didn't include it. The shooter was being assaulted by a few individuals, so he defended himself. this was not 'right wing violence'.