[kellyhound]

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —Suspects from an armed robbery are behind bars, but it's what happened after the crime that landed the victim in jail as well.

Surveillance video shows two people run down Chuckwagon Street in Rio Rancho. Just seconds later, a black car hits them, launching one into the air.

The other jumped out of the way.

Police say 18-year-old Quinn Chavez was behind the wheel. A homeowner in Rio Rancho saw the incident play out on his surveillance system.

“Oh that could have been a fatal injury, very easily,” said Rio Rancho police Capt. Paul Rogers.

Police reports show Chavez was a victim himself just minutes before.

It all started near the Western Winds Park, blocks from the accident site. Chavez pulled up with 20-year-old Christopher Gutierrez in the car.

“They weren't engaging in activity that takes place in parks,” Rogers said.

Court documents show three people approached the car with a gun and robbed Chavez. Chavez told police they all ran off on foot.

Chavez also told police he took a minute to gather himself, got into his car and started driving away from the park.

Chavez mowed over two of the robbery suspects, police said. Both people in the video were OK and had minor injuries.

Suspects were charged this week, but because of the video, Chavez is in trouble too.

“You're never excused when you're using your vehicle as a weapon,” Rogers said.

Another camera shows one of the suspects ditch something in a nearby trash can. Police recovered an airsoft gun they believe was used to commit the original robbery.

[danonolan]

That's awesome! Too bad the guy who was robbed was thrown in jail too.

[Oswald2001]

Well, I guess that he is 'technically' liable legally.

I say drop the charges and tell him not to do it again.

[Susan]

I say if someone robs you at gunpoint you have every legal right to run the bastards over in your car.

[Dennislp3]

I agree...I am under the firm belief that if you endanger or threaten the life of another then you give up your rights and legal protections against being assaulted or killed...

[mrfuzzybagels]

if it was texas he woulda been given a medal

[Pyramid_Head]

Leave it to the justice system is fuck up. He had every right to run their asses over. He should be let off with temporary insanity.

[Spiffyfable]

What a Fucked Up System...

Let the kid go

[Shakey]

[sancatz22]