Man faces 16 years in shooting

CLOVIS — No one was injured, but a man convicted Wednesday of shooting at his neighbor’s house while a young girl slept inside faces over 16 years in prison, according to a news release from the 9th Judicial District Attorney.

Xavier Loving, 25, of Clovis, was found guilty by a jury of three fourth-degree felonies in connection with the Aug. 14, 2017, incident. Officials said Loving “walked past his neighbor’s house and shouted threats at him,” then shot one round at the neighbor when he stepped outside. That shot hit the garage, and the neighbor’s 4-year old daughter was inside a bedroom.

With a four-year enhancement for prior felony convictions, Loving faces up to 16 1/2 years in prison with sentencing ordered by Judge Fred Van Soelen at a later date.

Loving’s defense attorney Brett Carter did not return a message seeking comment.