Zuni Man Accused of Stabbing Two People

ALBUQUERQUE - A Zuni man has been charged in federal court in connection with the stabbing of two individuals.

According to court documents, on July 24, 2026, Roger Pino, 44, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, allegedly confronted two individuals outside a residence in Zuni, New Mexico, while armed with a knife and demanding the return of his property. During the confrontation, Pino allegedly cut one victim before stabbing a second victim in the chest and slashing his face. Witnesses reported that Pino continued waving the knife and making threats as he left the scene before fleeing to another residence, where he was later arrested by officers with the Zuni Police Department. Investigators recovered a knife believed to have been used in the assault.

Medical personnel determined that the male victim suffered a stab wound to the chest and a facial laceration. The female victim sustained multiple superficial stab wounds, including injuries to her chest, arm, and leg.

Pino is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury and will remain in custody pending a detention hearing. If convicted of the current charge, Pino faces up to 10 years in prison on each count. Defendant will remain in custody pending trial.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case.

A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.