Theodore Toney has been convicted of First-Degree Murder for the shooting death of Kenneth Ellis. The conviction came today after a jury found Toney guilty of killing Ellis during a shooting at a dance event in Albuquerque on April 6, 2024.
The Crime and Motive
The shooting took place in the 500 block of San Pedro in NE Albuquerque. Investigators revealed that Toney murdered Ellis as an act of revenge. The motive behind the killing stemmed from Ellis’s testimony against Toney’s son in a 2016 homicide trial. Following the testimony, Toney made several threats against Ellis and his family.
On the night of the shooting, Toney confronted Ellis at the dance event and shot him. The murder was the culmination of years of anger and threats stemming from the earlier trial.
Conviction and Sentencing
After deliberation, the jury found Theodore Toney guilty of First-Degree Murder. With the conviction, Toney now faces a life sentence in prison.
The conviction of Theodore Toney for the murder of Kenneth Ellis highlights the devastating impact of revenge-driven violence. Toney’s actions have left a lasting scar on Ellis’s family, and today’s sentencing marks the final chapter in a long-running cycle of violence and retribution. Toney’s life sentence serves as a reminder of the tragic consequences of seeking revenge through violence.
