Devin Wade Wyaco, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, New Mexico 2024

A convicted felon has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a violent shooting incident involving the illegal use of a firearm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Devin Wade Wyaco, 34, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, shot a bicyclist from the passenger side of his girlfriend’s vehicle on September 19, 2024. The victim was struck in the abdomen and transported to Zuni Hospital and later to the University of New Mexico Hospital for treatment. During an interview with investigators, the victim identified the vehicle as belonging to Wyaco’s girlfriend.

Police identified Wyaco as the shooter through statements from his girlfriend, who admitted being present during the incident and confirmed Wyaco’s involvement. A federal search warrant executed at her residence corroborated her account.

In his plea agreement, Wyaco confessed that he fired at the bicyclist after becoming angry when one of the bicyclists threw a rock at the car. He also admitted that as a previously convicted felon, he knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition in violation of federal law.

Wyaco pleaded guilty to all three charges contained in the indictment, including assault with a dangerous weapon, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

At sentencing, Wyaco faces no less than 10 years and up to life in prison followed by up to five years of supervised release. Additionally, Wyaco faces up to $250,000 in fines.

Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Zachary C. Jones is prosecuting the case.

Mandatory Facts:

1. Defendant/Respondent: Devin Wade Wyaco

2. Exact Criminal Charges: Assault with a dangerous weapon, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm

3. City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico

4. EXACT DATE: September 19, 2024

5. Sentence or Outcome: No less than 10 years and up to life in prison followed by up to five years of supervised release, and up to $250,000 in fines

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