Republican ex-candidate’s arrest over shootings stokes political violence fears

Solomon Pena, an election denier in New Mexico, took part in shootings at the homes of at least four Democrats, officials say

The arrest of a New Mexico Republican election denier for gun attacks on the homes of Democratic opponents has brought new attention to the scourge of political violence by extremists, more than two years after the January 6 Capitol attack.

Authorities say Solomon Pena, an ex-felon who lost his challenge for a seat in the state legislature in November, personally took part in shootings at the homes of at least four Democratic lawmakers, or conspired with and paid others to undertake them. He was scheduled to make a first court appearance on Wednesday.