The defense has initiated its cross-examination of retired Santa Fe Police Department Lt. Timoteo Benavidez in the ongoing trial. Defense attorney Alex Spiro began the questioning by focusing on the prop cart that Benavidez encountered upon arriving at the scene. Benavidez confirmed that the cart contained ammunition and additional firearms that were not related to the shooting under investigation.
During his testimony for the prosecution, Benavidez had previously stated that armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed had provided him with the gun that was used in the shooting. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the case, raising questions about the handling and distribution of firearms leading up to the incident.
