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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 10/17/2025

Location : 900 block South Telshor Boulevard

City : Las Cruces

County : Doña Ana

State : New Mexico

Agency : Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Fire

Event : Found dead after standoff and fire from undisclosed cause

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/17/2025, deputies attempted to contact a wanted individual at an apartment complex on South Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces. The person barricaded inside and refused to surrender. During the standoff, a fire broke out in the apartment, forcing evacuation of nearby units. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, the individual was found dead inside. No other injuries were reported.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/barricaded-suspect-found-dead-after-apartment-fire-in-las-cruces
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/gallery/barricaded-suspect-found-dead-after-apartment-fire-in-las-cruces

Philip Adrian Mullin

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/09/2025

Location : Telshor Boulevard, outside Chili’s Grill & Bar parking lot

City : Las Cruces

County : Doña Ana

State : New Mexico

Agency : Las Cruces Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after threatening behavior

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/09/2025, around 6:00 p.m., Las Cruces Police responded to reports of a man threatening people in the parking lot of Chili’s Grill & Bar on Telshor Boulevard. The first officer to arrive made contact with 50-year-old Adrian Mullin. Police stated the officer perceived a threat and fired at least one round, striking Mullin. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-deadly-las-cruces/68994040
https://www.kvia.com/news/las-cruces-police-shoot-and-kill-suspect-after-responding-to-threats-at-restaurant/1212345678

Adrian Torres

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 09/29/2025

Location : 10001 Ceja Vista Road SW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police responding to domestic violence

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/29/2025 around 3:07 a.m., Albuquerque police responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment on Ceja Vista Road SW. After about 30 minutes, officers forced entry when they heard distress calls. Through a partially opened door, they observed Adrian Torres, 39, striking a woman in the head with a hammer. An officer fired, fatally wounding Torres. The woman was transported to a hospital with head injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/apd-1-dead-in-shooting-with-officers/
https://www.koat.com/article/one-dead-overnight-shooting-albuquerque-police/68111446
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/albuquerque-police-fatally-shoot-man-190200189.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/albuquerque-police-release-name-man-030300727.html

Jonathan Dykstra

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/20/2025

Location : 6700 block of 2nd Street NW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/20/2025 at about 9:00 p.m., deputies responded to an alarm at a business in northwest Albuquerque. They encountered a man on the property. At some point during that encounter, shots were fired. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after life-saving measures were attempted.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/bcso-investigating-deputy-involved-shooting-in-nw-albuquerque/67983387/

Leilani Tripp

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/19/2025

Location : 10330 Hotel Avenue

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/19/2025, Albuquerque police responded to reports of a naked woman armed with knives in a housing complex near the Owl Café at 10330 Hotel Avenue. A bystander disarmed her of the knives before officers arrived. Shortly afterward, the woman exited an apartment holding a knife and charged toward an officer. Police commanded her to stop, and when she advanced, officers opened fire, striking her. She was transported to a hospital where she died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-shooting-near-owl-cafe/65820254

Patrick Edward Walsh

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 680 NM-522

City : Arroyo Hondo

County : Taos

State : New Mexico

Agency : Taos County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Donivan Byers

Cause of Death : Asphyxiation

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/02/2025, Taos County deputies responded to a disorderly conduct call on NM-522 in Arroyo Hondo. Deputies found 64-year-old Patrick Edward Walsh lying in the street and refusing to move. During the encounter, Walsh became resistant and bit a deputy. Deputy Donivan Byers and a bystander restrained him by force before handcuffing him. Shortly after, Walsh became unresponsive and died while in custody. Officials initially described the cause of death as a medical episode, but the circumstances involved physical restraint. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.taosnews.com/public-safety/man-dies-in-deputys-custody/article_0234b463-efa3-5e68-9040-b8746e3070f1.html
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/taos-county-sheriff-death-of-patrick-walsh-while-in-custody-was-due-to-medical-episode/article_5e59a1dc-3177-42a8-a2fd-f70c70054355.html
https://www.taosnews.com/public-safety/sheriff-releases-midtown-lounge-lapel-video/article_a1016fd0-d5ed-50cb-911e-b3c26eabf6bd.html

Martin Hernandez

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/02/2025

Location : 12000 block of Menaul Boulevard NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 2:26 p.m. on August 2, 2025, Albuquerque Police responded to a report of gunfire in the 12000 block of Menaul Boulevard NE. Two women flagged down officers, with one reporting a domestic dispute involving her boyfriend. Officers located Martin Hernandez behind a vehicle and ordered him to drop a firearm. During the encounter, one officer deployed a 40mm less-lethal round, and at least one officer fired a gun, killing Hernandez. One officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/heavy-police-presence-closes-roads-in-albuquerque/65581936
https://abqraw.com/post/update-apd-shoots-and-kills-man-after-domestic-incident/
https://www.kob.com/news/apd-officer-involved-shooting-closes-menaul-blvd/
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/apd-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/apd-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/article_bfb4c734-324d-11ef-9517-8f460f5e5e78.html

Sammy Jenkins

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/26/2025

Location : Taylor Ranch Road NW and Calle Nortena Road NW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 26, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers engaged a man during a confrontation near Taylor Ranch Road NW and Calle Nortena Road NW. Police claim the man was armed during the incident. Officers discharged their weapons, fatally wounding the man. No officers were reported injured. Few additional details have been released publicly. The shooting is under active investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-1-killed-in-police-shooting-in-nw-albuquerque/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/one-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-nw-albuquerque/article_c6a1d7b0-33c8-11ef-91cb-0f9a3fa5a2f3.html
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/
https://www.koat.com/article/police-involved-shooting-in-albuquerque/60922011
https://www.cbsnews.com/newmexico/news/apd-officer-involved-shooting-northwest-albuquerque/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/15/2025

Location : Calle Nortena Rd NW and Taylor Ranch Rd NW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near Calle Nortena Road NW and Taylor Ranch Road NW in northwest Albuquerque. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male individual who had reportedly threatened suicide and barricaded himself inside the home.
The subject escalated the situation by firing multiple rounds from a second-floor window, prompting officers to return fire in defense. After a prolonged standoff and exchange of gunfire, officers cleared the residence and found the man deceased in the garage area of the home.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine whether the fatal wounds were caused by police gunfire or were self-inflicted. Ballistic and forensic analyses, including autopsy reports and bullet trajectory examinations, are pending to clarify the exact cause of death.
Witnesses in the neighborhood reported hearing several gunshots and police commands during the incident. Police maintained a perimeter for hours before securing the scene.
The Albuquerque Police Department has confirmed that all involved officers were equipped with body cameras, and the footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation. Community members have expressed concern over the incident, particularly regarding the use of lethal force in mental health crises.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office will review the investigation findings once completed to determine any further actions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/apd-1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/
https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-shooting-wagon-mound/65419552
https://www.kob.com/article/albuquerque-police-shooting-northwest/65419489
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/apd-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/abq-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque/article_7e01928c-2259-11ef-9b49-93ca7ef8c6f7.html

Desiree Danielle Herrera

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/17/2025

Location : Hotel Parq Central, 806 Central Avenue SW

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 17, 2025, Albuquerque Police responded to a report of an armed disturbance in the parking area of Hotel Parq Central. Upon arrival, officers found Desiree Herrera holding a firearm that belonged to a hotel security guard. She was in a state of mental health crisis. She reportedly first entered the parking area and took the guard’s firearm during a dispute. She then discharged it once at an SUV before police arrival. Officers arrived moments later, and believed she fired at them. Police opened fire immediately. Herrera fell to the ground and died in the hotel parking lot.Desiree Danielle Herrera was born on January 28, 1989, and was described by family and community members as warm, caring, and active in the Legacy Church baptism ministry.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/police-situation-closes-central-avenue-albuquerque/65087852

Eric Gallagher

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 06/16/2025

Location : 2200 block of Echols Avenue

City : Clovis

County : Curry

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/16/2025, U.S. Marshals Service officers attempted to arrest Eric Gallagher, 24, at a residence on the 2200 block of Echols Avenue in Clovis on an alleged probation violation warrant. According to law enforcement, Gallagher fled on foot as officers approached. Marshals reportedly fired tasers during the pursuit but claim Gallagher had a gun. Two marshals open fire, killing him.Gallagher was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No body-worn camera footage has been publicly released to verify these claims. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting an independent review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-us-marshals-shooting-clovis/65080174
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/new-mexico-state-police-investigate-shooting-involving-us-marshals/
https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/06/17/nmsp-1-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-clovis/

Jorge Dominguez

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/29/2025

Location : 1401 Woodward Road SE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during SWAT operation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 29, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department SWAT officers attempted to apprehend 39-year-old Jorge Dominguez at the Comfort Suites hotel near the Albuquerque Sunport. Dominguez retreated into his hotel room, broke a window, and jumped out of it. During the confrontation outside, APD deployed K-9 officer Rebel to engage Dominguez. Dominguez was bitten by the dog and then produced a handgun. A shootout ensued between Dominguez and multiple SWAT officers. Dominguez was shot and killed at the scene. Police K9 Rebel was also fatally shot during the exchange; it remains unclear from released reports whether Dominguez or officers fired the fatal shot at the dog. Dominguez was wanted in connection with an earlier violent crime, but the exact details of that incident have not been fully disclosed. No officer names have been released by the Albuquerque Police Department or identified in media reports. The department has not provided body camera footage or tactical logs to the public as of this writing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-dead-shooting-albuquerque-police-crime-investigation/64912607
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-investigating-deadly-police-shooting-near-albuquerque-airport/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/apd-police-dog-killed-in-shootout/article_754aa7ae-1dbb-11ef-ae1d-7b5762c5aa43.html
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/apd-police-dog-suspect-killed-in-shooting-at-hotel-near-albuquerque-sunport

Dennis Armenta

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/26/2025

Location : Bloomfield

City : Bloomfield

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bloomfield Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Dennis Armenta, 58, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Bloomfield, New Mexico, just before 11 p.m. on May 26, 2025. Bloomfield Police said Armenta opened fire, critically wounding one officer. A second officer opened fire and killed Armenta. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital in critical condition. State Police are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/four-corners-officer-shooting-police-deputies-san-juan-new-mexico-farmington-bloomfield/64888304
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-bloomfield/8190519/
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/bloomfield-police-officer-shot-while-on-duty/

Tito  Pacheco

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Albuquerque

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, David Barber, whom police have been searching for, was located. Albuquerque Police Department escalated a high-speed chase through the city in a stolen recreational vehicle (RV). Officers Ray Marquez and Phetamphone Pholphiboun employed a ramming maneuver to end the pursuit. The RV crashed, resulting in Barber's death. The incident is under investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-rv-chase-ends-120000662.html
https://da2nd.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/D-Barber-Statement-of-Facts.pdf

Josiah Perrault

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 05/08/2025

Location : 900 block of Walnut Street

City : Las Cruces

County : Doña Ana

State : New Mexico

Agency : Las Cruces Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police under undisclosed circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Las Cruces Police responded to an incident on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across from Lynn Middle School. During the encounter, 18-year-old Josiah Perrault was fatally shot by a Las Cruces Police Department officer. Another individual involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The officer was not injured and has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure. The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force, comprising investigators from multiple agencies, is conducting a thorough investigation. A news conference to provide additional information is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbs4local.com/newsletter-daily/las-cruces-police-identify-18-year-old-who-died-after-officer-involved-shooting
https://lascruces.gov/police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting/
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/story/lcpd-responds-to-shooting-on-walnut-st-near-lynn-middle-school-in-las-cruces-road-closed

Brandon Roe

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 4000 block of Copper Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple warrants. During the operation on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, Roe was in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by Breanna Wilkerson. Witnesses reported that as law enforcement approached, Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat, and the vehicle moved toward the officers. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472

Breanna Wilkerson

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/07/2025

Location : 4000 block of Copper Avenue

City : Farmington

County : San Juan

State : New Mexico

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., U.S. Marshals, assisted by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, attempted to apprehend Brandon Roe, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants. Roe was observed as a passenger in a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Breanna Wilkerson. According to official reports, as law enforcement approached the vehicle on the 4000 block of Copper Avenue in Farmington, the vehicle moved toward the officers while Roe attempted to climb into the driver's seat. U.S. Marshals discharged their firearms, resulting in the deaths of both Roe and Wilkerson at the scene. Witnesses at the scene disputed the official account, stating that the vehicle was stationary and that the occupants were attempting to leave peacefully. Wilkerson had no significant criminal history, aside from minor traffic violations. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/two-people-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-u-s-marshals-in-san-juan-co/
https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-shooting-at-police-farmington/64707472
https://www.the-journal.com/articles/questions-raised-in-may-7-police-involved-shooting/

Dennis Ritchie Jones

Age :75

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/06/2025

Location : High Winds Road near State Highway 181

City : Truth or Consequences

County : Sierra

State : New Mexico

Agency : New Mexico State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 6, 2025, a New Mexico State Police officer attempted a traffic stop in Truth or Consequences near North Date Street for a man believed to have an outstanding warrant. The man drove away from the stop, and the officer pursued him to High Winds Road near State Highway 181. Police said the man exited the vehicle and an exchange of gunfire occurred. The officer opened fire and killed him. The New Mexico State Police is investigating the shooting and have not released the man’s name.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-suspect-killed-t-or-c/64692441
https://nmpolice.dps.nm.gov/news-releases
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-t-or-c/
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-deadly-police-shooting-in-truth-or-consequences/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/nmsp-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-truth-or-consequences/article_9e4d871a-0eb5-11ef-8f76-93412f97c3a4.html

Zachary Sisneros

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/10/2025

Location : Lowe’s parking lot, North Riverside Drive

City : Española

County : Rio Arriba

State : New Mexico

Agency : Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office, Ohkay Owingeh Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during theft investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On April 10, 2025, Rio Arriba County deputies and Ohkay Owingeh police responded to a reported theft on State Road 75 in Dixon, New Mexico. Officers were told items had been taken from a home, including a firearm. Police located the vehicle in Española, where it stopped outside Lowe’s. Zachary Sisneros exited the vehicle armed with a rifle. Officers opened fire and killed him in the Lowe’s parking lot on North Riverside Drive.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-officer-shooting-espanola-lowes/64446767

Brian Padilla

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/05/2025

Location : Near Tramway Boulevard NE and Live Oak Place NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted apprehension

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 5, 2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) shot and killed someone near the intersection of Tramway Boulevard NE and Live Oak Place NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred during an attempt to apprehend an individual; however, specific details about the events leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/bcso-one-person-struck-in-deputy-involved-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/ 

David McElvain

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/25/2025

Location : Southeast Albuquerque

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call in southeast Albuquerque around 5:00 PM. Officers encountered a man who they claimed was armed. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing him. No officers were reported injured.

SOURCE LINKS : [1] https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/1-dead-following-apd-officer-involved-shooting/

Benjamin Raymond

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/23/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during alleged armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 23, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Upon arrival, they encountered Benjamin Raymond, an Aryan Brotherhood member and convicted federal felon, in the driveway. Raymond became combative, and when officers attempted to arrest him, he tried to flee. A physical struggle ensued, during which officers wrestled with Raymond, who was armed with a handgun. During the altercation, officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Raymond. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abqraw.com/post/violent-aryan-brotherhood-member-identified-as-person-killed-in-police-shootout/

Max Justin Marlatt

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/11/2025

Location : Walmart parking lot, 301 San Mateo Blvd SE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/11/2025, Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies located 32-year-old Max Justin Marlatt, who was wanted on pedophilia charges out of Michigan, in the parking lot of a Walmart at 301 San Mateo Blvd SE. Deputies attempted to take Marlatt into custody when they shot and killed him. The Sheriff's Office has not released further details about what led to the use of deadly force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/police-activity-reported-at-walmart-in-south-valley/63758187
https://abqraw.com/post/bcso-updates-public-about-their-deputy-involved-shooting-earlier-today/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/man-killed-by-bernalillo-county-deputies-outside-of-walmart-identified/

Daniel Gino Harris

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 01/27/2025

Location : Northeast Albuquerque

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 27, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers shot and killed a man and took several others into custody in northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico. Details surrounding the incident are not yet known. The Albuquerque Police Department is handling the investigation as an internal matter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/one-suspect-killed-in-police-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/
https://www.koat.com/article/suspect-dead-after-police-shooting-in-northeast-albuquerque/63567524

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/25/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died after taser shock

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 25, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department officers attempted to arrest a man, shocked him an unknown number of times with a taser and he died. The death is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dies-albuquerque-police-taser-045900172.html

Howard Peterson

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 01/22/2025

Location : North Main Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roswell Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a Roswell Police Department officer was responding with lights and sirens to a call about a crash with multiple injuries. The officer was traveling southbound on North Main Street when Howard Peterson, driving an Oldsmobile northbound, attempted to make a left turn across two southbound lanes. The police vehicle collided with Peterson's car. Both Peterson and the officer were transported to a local hospital, where Peterson was pronounced dead. The officer sustained injuries but is expected to recover. The incident is under investigation to determine if departmental policies and procedures were followed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/1-dead-after-crash-involving-roswell-police-officer/?utm_ 

Frankie Davis

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 01/22/2025

Location : Zecca Drive and Mark Avenue

City : Gallup

County : McKinley

State : New Mexico

Agency : Gallup Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/22/2025, Gallup Police officers responded to an armed disturbance near Zecca Drive and Mark Avenue in Gallup, New Mexico. Frankie Davis, 34, was reported to be armed with a shotgun and pointing it at himself. Police arrived and encountered Davis, who allegedly pointed the weapon in their direction. Officers opened fire, and Davis died from gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-police-shooting-investigation-gallup/63516993
2. https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-police-shooting-in-gallup/
3. https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-investigating-police-shooting-in-gallup/

Jesus Rubio

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/06/2025

Location : 209 Marland Street

City : Hobbs

County : Lea

State : New Mexico

Agency : New Mexico State Police (NMSP)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/06/2025, Jesus Rubio, 28, was stopped by New Mexico State Police officers in Hobbs, New Mexico, at 209 Marland Street. Police allege that Rubio walked toward the officers and raised his arm "as if pointing a firearm." Officers opened fire, killing Rubio. No firearm was recovered at the scene, and Rubio was later determined to be unarmed. Family says he was unarmed and no gun was recovered. Family filed a notice of claim and later a lawsuit against NMSP over the killing. Officer names were not released. NMSP is conducting an internal self-investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/1-killed-after-nmsp-officer-involved-shooting-in-hobbs/
https://gallupsun.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19677:staff-reports&catid=175:public-safety-&Itemid=602

Timothy Riley

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/18/2024

Location : Oak Drive

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roswell Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 18, 2024, Roswell Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Oak Drive in West Roswell. Upon arrival, officers encountered Timothy Riley, 30, who allegedly opened fire on the responding officers. In response, police returned fire, striking Riley once in the head. He was transported to a hospital but was later pronounced dead from his gunshot injury.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead (Timothy Riley).

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rdrnews.com/news/local/one-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-rpd-unit-crashes-en-route-to-scene/article_49f641f0-a60f-11ef-8727-2f0b44fea922.html

Anthony Hernandez

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : 2401 San Mateo Boulevard NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque PD shot and killed a man with a weapon at a gas station who was reportedly holding a child and waving a gun. Three bystanders were also shot and injured during the police shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/multi-agency-task-force-investigating-shooting-by-officer/62875715

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/11/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Rio Rancho

County : Sandoval

State : New Mexico

Agency : Rio Rancho Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Police responded to a call about a man threatening his family. Police escalated a standoff and he died from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.rrobserver.com/news/shelter-in-place-enacted-for-armed-man-threatening-family-ends-in-suicide/article_7b65de2a-a1f6-11ef-a2b6-af2002d05d33.html

Matthew “Solo” Garcia

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/18/2024

Location : Central Avenue SE and Alvarado Drive NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department.

Officer(s) : Precious Cadena, Officer Earles

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while handcuffed in patrol car

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 18, 2024, Albuquerque police officers were conducting a code enforcement operation at the Tewa Lodge on Central Avenue. During the operation, officers detained 39-year-old Matthew Garcia, who initially provided a false name. After confirming his identity and discovering outstanding felony warrants, officers handcuffed Garcia and placed him in the back of a patrol vehicle without conducting a thorough search. Garcia remained in the vehicle for approximately 45 minutes. When officers attempted to remove him, a struggle ensued as Garcia revealed a concealed firearm. Officers Precious Cadena and Earles discharged their weapons, firing 11 rounds and fatally wounding Garcia. The incident sparked public outcry and led to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Garcia's estate against the city, alleging negligence and excessive use of force.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://usacrime.com/officers-on-leave-after-fatally-shooting-a-man-in-handcuffs-in-new-mexico/
https://abqraw.com/post/update-apd-says-man-was-handcuffed-when-shot-by-officers-in-latest-police-shooting/
https://www.koat.com/article/tewa-lodge-shooting-matthew-garcia-albuquerque-police-code-enforcement/63097922

Louie Joseph Archuleta

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/15/2024

Location : W Country Club Rd and N Kentucky Avenue

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roswell Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

ouie Archuleta was fleeing from police, crashed his vehicle, then emerged while allegedly holding a gun. Police shot and killed him. Police allegedly chased him for various charges, such as receiving stolen property and abandonment of a child. Police did not present any charges that would warrant life-threatening chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-suspect-dead-police-shooting-roswell/62615924

https://www.rdrnews.com/news/local/fleeing-man-dies-after-being-shot-at-by-multiple-officers/article_02c55c46-8b5a-11ef-a148-138d1fd96256.html

Matthew Sanchez

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/14/2024

Location : Central and Elizabeth

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Jeff Schwarzel

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque police were sent to Central and Elizabeth in Albuquerque in a mobile home park for domestic disturbance. They encountered Matthew Sanchez with a gun coming from a mobile home and shot and killed him. An officer was also shot by friendly fire from another officer and injured.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-officer-shot-suspect-dead-in-overnight-shooting/

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-police-providing-details-on-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

Jason Torres

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 10/10/2024

Location : South Main Street

City : Roswell

County : Chaves

State : New Mexico

Agency : Roswell Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Roswell PD stopped a driver who had been towing a second vehicle by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force. The man ran away and police chased and shot and killed him, alleging that he had a gun. An officer rushing to the scene to assist as backup was involved in a crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ5fi2gSLoM

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/roswell-officer-shoots-fleeing-armed-suspect-police-say/

Michael Ray Gabaldon

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : 100 block of La Ladera Road

City : Los Lunas

County : Valencia

State : New Mexico

Agency : Valencia County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Valencia deputies were called to the 100 block of Ladera Road in Los Lunas for a man arguing with neighbors and firing a gun. The officers were not able to resolve this and returned multiple times. During their last visit, they saw the quarrelsome man point guns at his neighbor, Michael Gabaldon who was allegedly defending himself on his property. Police shot and killed Gabaldon, stating he had a gun. Neighbors and his family in unison said that Gabaldon had been a “very good” person and the other neighbor was constantly threatening everyone in the neighborhood. Police were reportedly aware of this because there had allegedly been a number of similar previous incident involving this neighbor. Michael Gabaldon had been a former sheriff's deputy.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/valencia-county-sheriffs-deputies-involved-in-shooting-incident/62445191

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/1-dead-in-shooting-involving-valencia-county-sheriffs-office/

Stephanie “Gracen” Coon

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 09/22/2024

Location : 100 block of La Placita Circle

City : Santa Fe

County : Santa Fe

State : New Mexico

Agency : Santa Fe Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Santa Fe Police were sent to the 100 block of La Placita Circle for a domestic disturbance. They encountered Stephanie “Gracen” Coon with a box cutter. Police shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/one-dead-after-santa-fe-officer-involved-shooting-nmsp-reports/

https://www.facebook.com/Santafepolice/posts/pfbid02WBXoHMyXTprR4YwrYPPpZqLmfsaGiMXDPdHm38226MwjnLLHbPqVnt59izqZkSBfl?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWrGbzF_qrqwcj2A2pmIlKinaOvhC2VCdhT8CB8G-cb26Rj88666dVhgYbb1hAwhk6VRIKMUj8o1qrkL5P2iUBfQENuCywyv_T3E_hMw0Sjn6fEfxtSTIA5hsRBYv

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/12/2024

Location : Comanche Road NE on Bryn Mawr Drive NE

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque police received a call about a domestic violence situation. They arrived, found an armed man, and called SWAT. Police shot and killed him under undisclosed circumstances.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-swat-comanche-standoff/62179914

Wallace Gonzales

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 08/29/2024

Location : U.S. 54 near Mile Most 75

City : Alamogordo

County : Otero

State : New Mexico

Agency : Las Cruces Police Department SWAT, NMSP Tactical Team

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wallace Gonzalez was traffic–stopped in Las Cruces. The officer allegedly saw several guns on his dashboard. An unknown exchange took place and Wallace Gonzales drove away. The officer chased him into the White Sands Mall parking lot in Alamogordo. SWAT arrived and escalated a standoff lasting several hours which ended in a shootout with him. He was found dead in his truck.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktsm.com/news/nmsp-man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-involving-lcpd/

Derek Pickett

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/17/2024

Location : Arno Road

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT after shoplifting accusation at Family Dollar

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Albuquerque PD were called to a Family Dollar on Broadway for a shoplifting incident. Police foot chased a man, claim that he flashed a gun at them and yelled that he was not going back to jail, and they shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvkgYYc-54g