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Suspect in fatal shooting at a New Mexico movie theater will remain jailed until his trial
A judge has ruled that a man accused in a deadly movie theater shooting in Albuquerque will remain in jail until trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A man accused in a deadly movie theater shooting in Albuquerque will remain in jail until trial, a judge ruled.
Enrique Padilla is being held on multiple charges including first-degree murder, shooting at an occupied building, conspiracy and tampering with evidence, according to authorities.
The 19-year-old was arrested after an argument over seating at an Albuquerque movie theater on June 25 escalated into a shooting that left a 52-year-old man dead and sent frightened filmgoers scrambling.
Witnesses told police that a man, later identified as Padilla, arrived at the theater with his girlfriend and found another couple in at least one of their reserved seats.
According to a criminal complaint, theater staff attempted to help resolve the dispute but it escalated with a hurled bucket of popcorn, shoving and ultimately, gunfire.
Authorities said Michael Tenorio was shot twice and died at the scene.
Padilla has no previous criminal record, but a judge on Monday granted prosecutors’ request that he be held until trial.
Court records show Padilla has yet to be appointed an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
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Virginia Tech Football to Host New Mexico Transfer Attempting to Strengthen Secondary
Ten days into the transfer prortal and its been all quiet for the Virginia Tech football team in terms of getting commitments. As far as players leaving Blacksburg for new schools for 2025, that has been a pipeline to the SEC.
Just how bad are things right now for Hokies’ coach Brent Pry and his staff? Clemson and Dabo Swinney, who are at Texas on Saturday in the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff have had two commitments at the time this article is being written. That’s rather eye-opening. To add insult to injury, in-state rival Virginia has had some key commitments through the portal.
There is still time for Virginia Tech to add some players and they will. Just who and how many remains to be seen, but yes, it’s concerning the returns so far compared to the subtractions. The Hokies picked up their first and only commitment to date Wednesday night when Clemson transfer Sherrod Covil, Jr. committed to bolster the secondary. This is a big in-state win as Pry brings home another Commonwealth player to finish his career in his home state. The Hokies will host another transfer this weekend and it should be considered a priority.
Virginia Tech to host New Mexico safety Christian Ellis
With the talent lost in the secondary in the portal, Virginia Tech will be hosting New Mexico transfer Christian Ellis, a safety who had 99 tackles and a pick for the Lobos this season. Virginia Tech offered Ellis on Dec. 17 according to his X account. He is an All-Mountain West defensive back.
With Covil, Jr. already committed, Virginia Tech could use another commitment or two in the secondary, which makes Ellis a potential priority with other players committing to other schools. Arizona and Utah State are also reportedly in the mix for Ellis.
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