Five Arrested in Smoke Shop Murder | Albuquerque News

Five suspects are now in custody after a deadly confrontation at a smoke shop in July, where victim Dominic Hernandez was allegedly shot following an accusation of stealing $900. Charles Richards, 39, led the chase with a firearm and is charged with murder and kidnapping; his roommate Daniel Tadege, 29, faces similar charges and was linked via texts to a money exchange with Tinh Ann Nguyen, 45, who allegedly paid him $510 post-shooting and helped Richards evade capture by paying for a motel room—now facing harboring a fugitive and tampering with evidence charges. Jose Pablo Valenzuela-Ruiz and Brandon Davis, both allegedly involved in forcing Hernandez out of the store, complete the lineup—all charged with murder and kidnapping as authorities continue to unravel the tragic events. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6446568e83f724df