30-05-2025
Man accused of firing gun outside an Albuquerque pub is headed to trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused of firing a gun outside of a bar and threatening staff is now set to go to trial. Brandon Hovey appeared in court Friday morning and had his trial set to begin in June.
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Police say Hovey was in the Quarter Celtic Pub on Juan Tabo and Indian School in November 2024. Hovey is accused of being aggressive and inappropriate with a waitress. Surveillance video showed Hovey getting up from his table and walking toward a waitress who can be seen backing away from Hovey. Eventually, the video showed him sitting down but a few minutes later the manager brought him his food and asked Hovey to leave. Police say Hovey took out a gun from his friend's car and used it to hit the manager in the stomach. Hovey then shot four rounds into the air before running away. Hovey was later arrested a block away walking along Juan Tabo.
The state was pushing Hovey to plea guilty to aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, both with a firearm enhancement, amongst other charges. Under that proposed plea deal, he would have been facing anywhere from 12 and a half to 20 years behind bars.
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