Thursday, April 26, 2012

Santa Fe, NM: Man killed after several altercations with ex-girlfriend's father in community near Espanola

Authorities in Rio Arriba County say a man who had several confrontations with his ex-girlfriend's family in a community outside Espanola has been shot by the woman's father.

Sheriff's spokesman Jake Arnold says the father was arrested on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter after Marcos Atencio was fatally shot Friday afternoon.

Sheriff's spokesman Jake Arnold says the father was arrested on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter after Marcos Atencio was fatally shot Friday afternoon.

Family members of suspect Martin Martinez told deputies that Atencio had gone to the family home multiple times throughout the day. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that each visit led to disputes and Atencio was ordered to leave each time.

Atencio also lived in the small community about 6 miles outside Espanola.

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