Previously convicted felon pleads guilty to federal firearm charge after shooting rifle out of apartment window near Albuquerque High School

            ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Roy Thundercloud, 38, of Albuquerque, plead guilty in federal court on March 26, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

            According to public court records, Thundercloud fired several shots from a rifle out of his apartment window near Albuquerque High School on May 31, 2020. Thundercloud also tried to dispose of the rifle shell casings by throwing them in the apartment complex’s dumpster. Thundercloud eventually surrendered after police responded to the scene to secure the area and detain him.

Thundercloud could not lawfully possess the rifle or ammunition based on previous felony convictions for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, burglary and aggravated driving while intoxicated.  

            Thundercloud is currently in custody pending sentencing.  He faces up to 10 years in prison.

           The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Task Force and Albuquerque Police Department investigated this case.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Mease is prosecuting the case.