Rio Rancho man arrested for allegedly attempting to murder son

Rio Rancho man arrested for allegedly attempting to murder son 5 p.m.

A Rio Rancho man was arrested and is now being held in jail for allegedly trying to murder his son.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A Rio Rancho man was arrested and is now being held in jail for allegedly trying to murder his son.

59-year-old Vincent Buscema is facing a bunch of charges including first-degree attempted murder, aggravated battery, tampering with evidence and child abuse. 

Investigators say Buschema sent a text to his son Sunday afternoon saying, “I’ll come. You’re not running your mouth now, big boy. I’m looking for you.”

Police say Buschema then went to Hooters near Cottonwood Mall looking for his son before he went to his son’s home in Rio Rancho, along Aspen Meadows Drive. That’s where he was allegedly seen yelling and shooting a gun. 

Police say Buschema shot both his son and his daughter-in-law. They both survived, but Buschema’s son was shot in the chest and stomach and went to UNM hospital. 

His wife told police two children were in their home when her father-in-law started shooting. 

Buschema denied shooting his son, but he was ultimately arrested. He’s being held behind bars.