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Devin Wade Wyaco Pleads Guilty to Shooting Incident in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM – A shocking shooting incident has left a bicyclist fighting for his life after a violent confrontation between two groups of people. Devin Wade Wyaco, a 34-year-old Zuni man and enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the incident.
According to court records, on the night of September 19, 2024, Devin Wade Wyaco shot John Doe, a bicyclist, from the passenger side of his girlfriend’s vehicle, striking him in the abdomen. Doe was transported to Zuni Hospital and later to the University of New Mexico Hospital for treatment. During an interview with investigators, John Doe 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 John Doe after becoming angry when one of the bicyclists threw a rock at the car.
Wyaco also admitted that as a previously convicted felon, he knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition in violation of federal law. His prior convictions include possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and aggravated fleeing from a law-enforcement officer.
Handgun recovered from Wyaco’s girlfriend’s home.
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.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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