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Teenager with History of Violence Charged with Murder in Gang-Related Shooting

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Santa Fe police arrested 16-year-old Jonothan Villesange, who has a history of violence, and charged him with murder and conspiracy in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Pedro Maldonado. Villesange, who was 14 when he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 2006 for shooting a 15-year-old student, has now been accused of killing Maldonado in a gang fight at an apartment complex.

Key Takeaways:

  • Villesange was arrested on Monday and charged with open count of murder, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence in connection with the shooting death of Maldonado.
  • Villesange has a history of violence, including a 2006 shooting incident where he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
  • The shooting is believed to be gang-related, with an initial report of a west-side gang member confronting members of another gang.
  • Witnesses identified Villesange as the suspect in the shooting after detectives talked to them.
  • Villesange has been involved in multiple incidents in the past, including assaulting his probation officer in 2008 and being ordered not to associate with gang members as part of his probation.
  • Villesange's court file from the 2006 shooting case has been sealed, making it impossible to determine the outcome of the case.
  • The 15-year-old student who was shot by Villesange in 2006 recovered from his injuries.

Statistics:

  • Villesange was 16 years old when he was arrested and charged with murder.
  • The shooting occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Espinacitas Street.
  • There were multiple witnesses to the shooting, and detectives have spoken with them to gather evidence.
  • Villesange has a history of violence, with multiple incidents reported from 2006 to 2008.
  • The boy who was shot by Villesange in 2006 was 15 years old.

Sources:

  • Capt. Gary Johnson, Santa Fe police department
  • Sarah Piltch, Children's Court prosecutor
  • Jason Auslander, Santa Fe New Mexican
  • New Mexican archives
  • Court records and Children's Court prosecutor Sarah Piltch

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