Man Arrested After Protester Is Shot During Demonstration Over Conquistador Statue In New Mexico

A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting Monday evening at a demonstration where protesters planned to topple a conquistador's statue in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Steven Ray Baca, 31, was taken into custody and faces charges of aggravated battery with the use of a firearm, according to a booking sheet.

Scott Williams was shot multiple times in the torso and remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to police and a criminal complaint.

There were no other reported injuries.

“We are receiving reports about vigilante groups possibly instigating this violence," police Chief Michael Geier said. "If this is true will be holding them accountable to the fullest extent of the law, including federal hate group designation and prosecution.”

A video of the protest appeared to show police holding multiple people on the street near the Albuquerque Museum, where protesters were planning to remove a statue of Juan de Oñate, NBC affiliate KOB reported.