Individual convicted for 2022 homicide instigated by excessive speeding within South Valley community
Joseph Gonzales, a resident of Albuquerque's South Valley, has been convicted of second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in 2022[2]. The news of his conviction and subsequent sentencing was announced by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in July-August 2025[1][2].
The incident occurred in the 1600 block of Val Verde SW, near Isleta and Blake, where Gonzales encountered Abner Antillon[2]. Antillon was driving a vintage red International Scout when the argument between the two began[2]. According to the trial evidence, Gonzales shouted at Antillon to slow down, and Antillon stopped in front of Gonzales' residence[2].
The altercation escalated, leading to Gonzales firing four shots. The last three shots hit Antillon as he retreated toward his vehicle[2]. Prosecutors argued that these actions constituted second-degree murder[2].
Gonzales' attorney, Marcus Cameron, contended that his client acted in self-defense[1]. However, the jury found Gonzales guilty of the charges brought against him.
Antillon was 35 years old at the time of his death[2]. The exact sentencing details, such as the length of the sentence or other penalties, were not provided in the available search results. The sentencing hearing for Joseph Gonzales has not yet been scheduled[1].
Prior to this incident, Joseph Gonzales testified in the July 2022 trial of his brother, Fabian Gonzales[1]. Fabian Gonzales' trial was regarding the death of 10-year-old Victoria Martens[1]. Fabian Gonzales was convicted in October 2022[1].
Witnesses viewed video and audio from a neighbor's security camera during the trial to help establish the sequence of events[1]. The evidence presented during the trial led to the conviction of Joseph Gonzales for the shooting death of Abner Antillon[1].
[1] - Albuquerque Journal, "Joseph Gonzales Convicted of Second-Degree Murder," 2025, https://www.abqjournal.com/1336503/joseph-gonzales-convicted-of-second-degree-murder.html
[2] - KRQE News 13, "Joseph Gonzales Convicted of Second-Degree Murder," 2025, https://www.krqe.com/news/local-news/joseph-gonzales-convicted-of-second-degree-murder/
News of the conviction of Joseph Gonzales for the second-degree murder of Abner Antillon in a fatal shooting that took place in July 2022 was announced by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in July-August 2025. This incident is a part of the crime-and-justice section of general news, while the politically charged trial of Gonzales' brother, Fabian Gonzales, in relation to the death of 10-year-old Victoria Martens, falls under politics and war-and-conflicts, as it raises questions about the justice system and its ability to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
