Joseph Jimenez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 50 years to life, for the shooting deaths of two teenagers at a Southern California movie theater in July 2021. The victims, Anthony Barajas and Rylee Goodrich, were on a date when they were killed during a showing of "The Forever Purge." Jimenez was declared sane at the conclusion of a bench trial in December, and the families of the victims read emotional impact statements during the sentencing. The defense argued that Jimenez was not rational at the time due to schizophrenia, but the prosecution countered with evidence of premeditation and moral culpability.
Enrique Padilla, the suspect in the deadly shooting at a movie theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, made his first court appearance. Padilla is charged with murder, tampering with evidence, and shooting at an occupied building. He allegedly shot Michael Tenorio after an argument over seat selections and then masqueraded as a victim to avoid suspicion. The state has filed for preventative detention.
The family of Michael Tenorio, who was shot and killed inside an Albuquerque movie theater, has released a statement expressing their grief and requesting privacy during their traditional funeral process. Tenorio was the brother of New Mexico state Representative Charlotte Little, and his death is being attributed to senseless violence over seat assignments. The family is grateful for the support they have received.
The Albuquerque Police Department has released video footage of the fatal shooting at Century Rio movie theater, showing their encounter with the suspected shooter, 19-year-old Enrique Padilla, who initially claimed to be a victim. Padilla has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 52-year-old Michael Tenorio during an argument over reserved seats. Witnesses reported seeing a green laser coming from Padilla before the shots were fired. Padilla fled the scene on foot, while his girlfriend got into a physical fight with Tenorio's wife. Tenorio died at the scene, and the police are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
A 52-year-old man was fatally shot in a movie theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after an argument over seat reservations escalated. Homicide charges were filed against a 19-year-old who was wounded in the confrontation. Witnesses reported a hurled bucket of popcorn, shoving, and then gunfire. The shooter fled, and a wounded Padilla was found hiding behind a bush outside an emergency exit. A gun was also found outside that was compatible with spent casings from the shooting.
