ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of a shooting that Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said caused him to take off and crash into a car was back in court, appealing the decision to keep him behind bars while awaiting trial. Story continues below News: Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favors Education: Despite hot classroom complaints, Albuquerque parents want school calendar to stay the same News: Driver arrested for DWI after chase with New Mexico State Police Events: What’s happening around New Mexico November 22-28 Police say Michael Mountjoy was fighting with another man near Central and Alvarado in February 2024 when he fired a shot. No one was injured in the shooting, but APD Chief Medina was in his unmarked truck with his wife right next to the fight. Once the gun went off, Medina sped through a red light and crashed into another car severely injuring the driver. Mountjoy was in front of Judge Joseph Montano appealing the decision to keep him in custody until his trial. Judge Montano denied the appeal and Mountjoy will continue waiting for trial behind bars.