Man Charged After Handgun Discharges, Injuring Driver in Santa Fe
A Santa Fe man, Erick Alonso Perez-Carrillo, has been charged after a loaded handgun allegedly discharged inside a vehicle, injuring the driver. The incident occurred near Saint Francis Drive and Hickox Street.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, November 9, 2026 — A Santa Fe man, identified as Erick Alonso Perez-Carrillo, faces charges following an incident where a loaded handgun reportedly discharged inside a vehicle, resulting in an injury to the driver.
The event took place in the vicinity of Saint Francis Drive and Hickox Street, according to reports. Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the specific charges filed against Perez-Carrillo, nor has information been released concerning the condition of the injured driver.
The circumstances leading up to the alleged discharge of the weapon remain unclear. Investigators are working to determine how the handgun came to fire and the sequence of events inside the vehicle. Details such as the type of handgun, its ownership, and whether it was legally possessed are also pending official release.
The Santa Fe Police Department is handling the investigation. It is not yet known if any other individuals were present in the vehicle at the time of the incident. The timeline for further legal proceedings or the release of additional information has not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Natassja Leyba on www.newsradiokkob.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
.jpg?branch=production)