February 4th 2025.
In a chaotic turn of events, a courtroom in Albuquerque, New Mexico was turned into a scene of chaos and violence on Friday morning. The court proceeding seemed to be going as usual, with the suspect, Alexander Ortiz, standing in the middle of the room, flanked by his attorney and a corrections officer. However, things took a drastic turn when a man suddenly appeared in the gallery and made his way towards Ortiz.
Security footage obtained by KRQE captured the moment as the man, identified as Carlos Lucero, 40, lunged at Ortiz and both of them fell to the ground. The officer and another man also got caught in the scuffle, followed by Ortiz's father, Joeray Ortiz, and two women who tried to intervene but ended up joining in the brawl themselves.
The chaos and confusion continued for a few moments before officials were able to break up the fight. It was later revealed that Lucero's niece was the victim of the murder that Ortiz is accused of, and he couldn't contain his anger as he told deputies that attacking Ortiz was worth it.
As the dust settled and the situation was brought under control, it was discovered that the second man involved in the brawl was identified as Pete Ysasi, 51. Both Lucero and Ysasi are now facing charges of assault and battery on a peace officer.
This shocking incident is not the first of its kind, as courtrooms in the Second Judicial District have seen similar outbursts before. CEO Katina Watson expressed her disappointment, stating that this is just one of the many incidents that they have to deal with regularly.
Watson also made sure to acknowledge the bravery of the corrections officer who was caught in the middle of the brawl, doing everything he could to ensure the safety of everyone involved. This chaotic scene brings to mind a similar incident that occurred just over a year ago when a felon attacked a judge in another courtroom.
It's unfortunate that these violent outbursts continue to happen, especially in a place where justice is supposed to be served. As the court proceedings continue for Ortiz, who is charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend and another woman, the memory of this brawl will remain as a reminder of the dangers that can arise in the pursuit of justice.
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