SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe man is facing multiple charges after police say a loaded handgun discharged inside a vehicle Friday night, injuring the woman who was driving.
According to Santa Fe Police, officers responded around 10:43 p.m. on Nov. 6 after receiving a report that a woman had been shot while driving near Saint Francis Drive and Hickox Street.
When officers arrived, they found an adult woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Police and paramedics provided medical aid before she was transported to a local hospital. Authorities said her injuries were not considered life-threatening, and she was listed in stable condition.
Investigators say Erick Alonso Perez-Carrillo, 22, of Santa Fe, was seated behind the driver when the shooting occurred.
According to preliminary findings, Perez-Carrillo was handling a loaded firearm inside the vehicle when it allegedly discharged. Police say the bullet traveled through the driver’s seat and struck the woman in the back.
Officers also reported that Perez-Carrillo had allegedly consumed alcohol and showed signs of impairment at the time of the incident.
During the investigation, police say they located the firearm discarded on a property along Hickox Street. The weapon was recovered and seized as evidence.
Perez-Carrillo was arrested without incident and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.
He is charged with:
- Negligent Use of a Firearm (Discharge)
- Negligent Use of a Firearm (Intoxication)
- Tampering with Evidence
The case remains under investigation.
As with all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
