Sheriff's Office Looking for Suspect and Accomplice in Attempted Murder Case

Feb 22, 2019 - 3:45am

On February 22, 2019 at approximately 12:12 AM, the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received multiple calls from the Déjà vu Showgirls, located in the 2100 black of B Street regarding a man shooting at the establishment.   Upon arrival, deputies learned that man became upset when asked to leave and began shooting at the manager and two bouncers when he left.  Nobody was injured, although several rounds struck the front of the building.

The suspect was captured on video and was described as a white male, with long hair and a beard.  He was accompanied by a Hispanic male and a female employee who ran out naked.  The female was physically assaulted by the suspect inside the building.

The suspect has been identified as Matthew Anthony Fanelli, DOB: 12/05/88, and an arrest warrant for three counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm has been issued.  An accomplices has been identified as Cynthia Sena, DOB: 11/22/99.

Matthew Fanelli is driving a gold Lexus sedan bearing a New Mexico Lisence Plate of AHRJ63.  Cynthia Sena is driving a Silver Nissan also bearing a New Mexico License Plate.

Photos are attached to this media release.   We have reason to believe Matthew Fanelli may be traveling towards New York or maybe hiding in a local Colorado Springs hotel.  He is wanted out of New Mexico as well and is considered armed and dangerous. 

If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Matthew Fanelli and/or Cynthia Sena, or has any other information regarding this case, please do not attempt to approach them and call the Sheriff's Office at 719-390-5555. 

MR 19-022
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