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crime2 years ago

Violence erupts at New Mexico protest against conquistador statue

A man was shot and injured during a protest against the installation of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico. The suspected shooter, 23-year-old Ryan Martinez, was arrested by authorities. The controversial figure of Oñate has been targeted by activists for his brutal treatment of Native Americans during the Spanish conquest. The shooting occurred after an altercation between the suspect and protesters, and the motive is still unknown. This is the second shooting incident at a Juan de Oñate statue protest in New Mexico.

via Fox News|
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crime2 years ago

Violence Erupts at New Mexico Protest Over Conquistador Statue

A shooting occurred at a protest in New Mexico over the installation of a statue of a conquistador, leaving one person injured. The suspect, who was reportedly wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat earlier in the day, was apprehended by sheriff's deputies after fleeing the scene. The injured man, a Native American, was taken to the hospital. The statue of Juan de Oñate, a controversial figure known for instigating a massacre of Native Americans, was removed in 2020 but was set to be reinstalled this week. The shooting took place during an altercation between protesters and counter-protesters. This is not the first time a shooting has occurred in relation to a conquistador statue in New Mexico.

via The Daily Beast|
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