Overview

• Deputies say the shootings happened Sunday evening at an O’Reilly Auto Parts in southwest Albuquerque near Coors Boulevard SW and Blake Road SW.
• The victims were identified as employees Richard Newman, 47, and Jesus Valdez, 18; one died at the store and the other later at a hospital.
• An arrest affidavit states Ismael Rene Tena, 27, took two oil containers after an oil filter dispute, was followed outside by the employees, then drew a gun and shot both men.
• Tena told deputies he feared for his safety, but the criminal complaint notes deputies observed no markings consistent with his claim.
• Deputies detained Tena after a traffic stop, and KOB 4 reported a handgun holster was found in his truck; he faces two murder charges as relatives publicly grieve.