ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a dispute over a movie theater seat last year left one man dead, the man who pulled the trigger, pled no contest on Wednesday. On the day his trial was set to begin, Enrique Padilla went before a judge and cut a deal that could send him to prison for nearly two decades.    Story continues below Investigation: Suspect terrorizing Nob Hill businesses off the streets, but for how long? Community: Does New Mexico have crows or ravens? Trending: Investigation underway after evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls found at southeastern New Mexico property News: New SNAP work requirements being implemented in New Mexico Police said Enrique Padilla bought tickets at the Century Rio Theater last year and then got into an argument with another man over the assigned seating. It escalated to Padilla pulling out a gun and shooting the man. His attorney said a plea of no contest to second-degree murder was the best outcome. "Mr. Padilla is sad. He is sad about what happened that night, there was never any intention to harm anybody, but I think he is glad that there is some sort of resolution now," says Nicole Moss, Defense Attorney.  In June 2023, police said then-19-year-old Padilla purchased two movie theater seats at the Century Rio Theater near I-25 and Jefferson. Police said he got into an argument with 52-year-old Michael Tenorio, after Tenorio asked Padilla to move down so he and his wife could sit together. The fight escalated, with Padilla throwing a bucket of popcorn at Tenorio before pulling out a gun shooting the older man two times, and running away. Tenorio was pronounced dead on the scene. The District Attorney's office said there were a lot of mixed emotions for Tenorio's family. "I believe this is a good outcome. I believe this sends a strong message to our community. I am relieved that at least for the family, there's a little bit of closure and they don't have to go through an entire trial with this," said Emilie Edmonds, District Attorney's Office.  Padilla also pled no contest to tampering with evidence after he threw the gun in a bush while fleeing the theater. The rest of his charges were dismissed. Padilla's attorney said they will be proceeding with sentencing in the next few months.  If a jury had convicted Padilla of his original charge of first-degree murder, he could have been sentenced to life in prison. He is now facing up to 20 years.