Suspects in Clovis 4th of July shooting indicted, plead not guilty

CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The two suspects arrested in connection to the 4th of July shooting that left one teen with serious injuries have been indicted by a Curry County grand jury.

According to Curry County court records, Jesus Mandujano and Nathien Lopez were indicted by a grand jury for shooting at or from a vehicle causing serious bodily injury on July 17.

Mandujano was also indicted for transportation or possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon due to previous violent charges.

Lopez also received an additional indictment for tampering with evidence. He is accused of hiding the vehicle used during the incident.

Records show that during their arraignments held on July 31, both Mandujano and Lopez pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Records also show a change of judges due to conflict of interest with both defendants.

Audio log notes state that the original judge is acquainted with a family member of the defendants.

Mandujano’s next court appearance is set for November 2, while Lopez’s is set for November 9.

Both are being held at the Curry County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.