In a shocking turn of events, a New Mexico man named Demetrio Trujillo has admitted to being paid by a failed Republican candidate to carry out drive-by shootings at the homes of election officials. Trujillo pled guilty to three counts of drive-by shootings at the homes of election officials in 2022, according to court documents filed on Friday in Albuquerque District Court.

Court documents reveal that Trujillo confessed to being hired by Solomon Peña, the unsuccessful candidate for New Mexico's 14th district of the House of Representatives. Peña allegedly believed that these officials had rigged the election against him in 2022. Trujillo claimed that he and Peña decided to intimidate the officials after the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners certified Peña's loss on November 21, 2022.

The drive-by shootings occurred in December 2022 and targeted prominent figures involved in the election process. On December 4, Trujillo carried out a shooting at the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa. Four days later, on December 8, he targeted the home of State House Speaker-elect Javier Martinez. Lastly, on January 3, Trujillo and Peña went to the home of state Senator Linda Lopez, where Trujillo fired eight shots, three of which pierced the window of Lopez's ten-year-old daughter's bedroom. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in any of the shootings.

Trujillo has pled guilty to conspiracy, two counts of interference with federally protected activities, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and discharging said firearm. His sentencing date has not yet been scheduled, as stated by the United States Attorney's Office in New Mexico.

Peña, who allegedly orchestrated these attacks, was arrested in January 2023 after ballistic evidence linked him to one of the shootings. He is accused of conspiring with four individuals, including Trujillo and his son, Jose Louise Trujillo. Peña is set to stand trial in June 2024.

These shocking revelations and acts of violence have sent shockwaves through the political landscape of New Mexico, raising concerns about the lengths individuals may go to undermine the democratic process. The court proceedings surrounding this case will undoubtedly be closely monitored, as justice is sought for those involved in these unlawful acts.

As the investigation and legal proceedings continue, the repercussions of this disturbing incident may shed light on the importance of preserving the integrity of elections and ensuring the safety of all involved.