Brian Benally, 29, is accused of a third-degree felony count of aggravated assault on a peace officer, a fourth-degree felony count of felon in possession of a firearm and five petty misdemeanor counts of negligent use of a deadly weapon, according to the criminal complaint.
The defendant is listed in critical condition at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.
A review of New Mexico court records show Benally has multiple felony convictions including vehicle theft.
FARMINGTON The man shot by Farmington police on May 10 faces multiple charges for allegedly pointing a handgun at an officer. He is also accused of firing 25 rounds from a .40 caliber pistol while walking in the downtown area before police located him.