In a shocking turn of events, a G.O.P. backed candidate in New Mexico has been charged in connection with a series of shootings that took place at the homes of his Democratic rivals. Despite red flags that had been raised prior to the incident, the candidate had still been given the party’s backing.

Now, the New Mexico Attorney General is launching a probe into the candidate’s campaign finances, as reported by CNN. Police are also investigating the candidate’s campaign contributions to see if they have any connection to the shootings.

The case has brought to light the issue of pretrial detention, as reported by The Hill. The candidate has been denied bail, with the judge citing the seriousness of the charges and the potential danger he poses to the public.

The case has also raised the question of whether political violence is on the rise in America, as reported by The Atlantic. While the answer to this question remains unclear, it is certain that this shooting incident has sent shockwaves throughout the nation.

CBS News is reporting that police are continuing to investigate the case and are looking into the candidate’s campaign contributions to see if they have any connection to the shootings. The outcome of the investigation remains to be seen, but it is certain that this case has caused a stir in the political landscape of New Mexico.