Two men from Zuni, New Mexico, have admitted guilt in an armed assault case involving four victims. Kamron Kallestewa, 24, and Kaden Panteah, 20, both members of the Pueblo of Zuni, pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.
The incident occurred on April 8, 2023. According to court documents, Kallestewa and Panteah armed themselves with pistols and went to a residence within the Zuni Pueblo boundaries. There, they assaulted four individuals.
Kallestewa reportedly struck one victim in the face and head with a pistol, causing bruising. He then pointed the weapon at another victim's head and threatened two more individuals by pointing his gun at one and striking another in the face.
Panteah was involved by placing his pistol's muzzle against one victim's head. He also fired a shot in the direction of all four victims with intent to harm them.
Both men are currently in custody awaiting sentencing. They each face up to 10 years in prison and will be subject to three years of supervised release upon completion of their sentences.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced these developments.
The investigation was conducted by the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office with help from the Zuni Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Mia Ulibarri-Rubin and Jesse Pecoraro.