"That there is a suspect in custody is very important for our city and for our elected officials and frankly for our local democracy," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, a Democrat.
No one has been injured in the shootings in Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city which has suffered record homicides for the past two years driven by gun violence
The attacks follow a rise in threats and intimidation against U.S. politicians, government officials and sometimes their families. Members of Congress from both major parties have experienced a rise in harassment since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Police on Monday said a sixth legislator, incoming Speaker of the New Mexico House Javier Martinez, had reported gunshots were fired at his house in early December.
Democrats swept all New Mexico U.S. House seats in November midterm elections and held control of the state legislature in a highly polarized political climate.
