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Zuni Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Violent Assault
A disturbing incident of violence on the Zuni Pueblo has resulted in a 21-month prison sentence for the perpetrator, Christopher Hannaweeke Sr., 49, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni.
According to court documents, on January 25, 2023, Zuni Police Department (ZPD) officers responded to a report of an assault near a road within the Zuni Pueblo. They found the victim, John Doe, lying in the road, bleeding heavily from the head and facial area.
Witnesses reported that the assailants had fled the scene in a pick-up truck. The victim, John Doe, suffered severe injuries that required hospitalization for several days.
The investigation revealed that the incident began when Christopher Hannaweeke Sr. hit the victim’s dog with his vehicle. When John Doe confronted Hannaweeke, an altercation ensued. Hannaweeke admitted to striking and kicking John Doe, stating he was ‘overcome with emotion’ due to an ongoing neighborhood feud.
During a subsequent interview, Hannaweeke acknowledged to FBI agents on February 3, 2023 that his conduct ‘went too far.’ Upon his release from prison, Hannaweeke will be subject to three years of supervised release.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Gallup Resident Agency, with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Caitlin L. Dillon is prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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