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Chaves County deputies were chasing a vehicle at high speed until it collided with a semi-truck and the driver died. Police did not disclose why they undertook this dangerous hunt.

Photo Credit: Chaves County FB page

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/roswell-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash/

A person locked themselves into a trailer when Navajo Nation Police arrived to investigate a “shots fired” call. Police called SWAT which besieged the trailer for hours until flames were seen coming out of it after police fired flashbangs and apparently set the RV on fire. The man emerged from the trailer and allegedly had a gun. Police shot and killed him.

https://navajotimes.com/reznews/suspect-dead-after-shots-fired-in-shiprock/

A Las Cruces patrol officer was on a “proactive bicycle patrol” just before 5 a.m. on 10/03/2023 near the 1300 block of Burley Court when he “made contact “with a woman who was driving a black 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.

In the bodycam footage linked below, the officer is seen approaching the parked vehicle in a well-lighted parking lot in which Teresa Gomez and a male sat. The officer is immediately rude, curses and threatens Gomez, demands to know her "fucking name", threatens and curses at her throughout, asks questions and does not allow her to answer. Ms. Gomez is polite throughout the lengthy ordeal of being berated, threatened and cursed at in the bodycam footage. The officer then begins to threaten her passenger, insists that he knows the man is not supposed to be at that location, something he had accused Ms. Gomez of before who did not seem to know what the officer was referring to. Ms, Gomez is very nonconfrontational, remains polite throughout the exchange even when she is threatened and insulted by the officer. When the officer begins his verbal assault barrage against the passenger, Ms. Gomez, without saying a word, starts the car and backs out of the parking space.

The officer had made threats that they were not supposed to be there, would be arrested if they merely replied to him and she was attempting to leave the parking lot in a civil manner away from the officer who was vbisibly looking for a victim. When she backs away from the parking lot to escape the confrontation, the officer fires several shots at her while driving, killing her. She had been polite, cooperative, unarmed and entirely appropriate and seemed to only want to escape the abuse when she was clearly told that the officer prohibited them from being parked in the area.

https://cbs4local.com/newsletter-daily/las-cruces-police-hold-press-conference-after-woman-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-teresa-gomez-burley-court-new-mexico

https://www.ktsm.com/news/woman-dies-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-las-cruces/

Torrance County deputies received a call that an adult female was in a trailer where she had been abused. When deputies arrived, they pressured him with “announcements” to come out. Soon, smoke and flames were emanating from the trailer. Police found charred human remains, presumably of the man, in the trailer. Police did not publicly identify him.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/edgewood-kidnapping-suspect-dies-in-fire/

Ahmad Nassar was a 32-year-old Palestinian male who was shot and killed by the FBI who invaded the home with a search warrant. It is unknown how or why he was killed.

https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/relatives-id-albuquerque-man-killed-190100604.html

Albuquerque PD chased a man and were usure whether he was the person involved in an incident of pointing a gun across town. The chase high speeds and the vehicle crashed into the front yard of a home, rolled over and one of the 2 occupants was killed. The deceased person was not publicly identified. It was never confirmed that police had targeted the correct individual or how the deceased was related to them.

https://www.abqraw.com/post/multi-agency-investigation-underway-after-car-crash-in-downtown-area

Albuquerque PD and SWAT attempted an arrest at an apartment complex on Tramway Boulevard. The man had a gun charge and was also wanted for questioning in a recent crime. Police knew there was a 2-year-old in the home when they prepared entry. As they entered, the man fired shots at them and injured an officer. SWAT shot and killed him.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-officer-shot-after-swat-team-activated-in-ne-albuquerque/

https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-police-shooting-video/44601170

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/police-release-details-in-swat-shooting-that-left-officer-injured-suspect-dead/

Matthew Dimas was involved in a domestic fight and allegedly threatening to shoot his spouse. Logan PD arrived and shot and killed him.

https://www.newschannel10.com/video/2023/07/20/video-new-mexico-authorities-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-after-man-killed-logan/

Two deputies chased a truck with a blown-out tire, got into shootout, shot and killed the driver, injured a female passenger.Fourteen people from Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico were discovered stacked on top of each other in the trailer in a human trafficking operation.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/instagram/1-person-killed-in-police-chase-in-dona-ana-county

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/07/19/tpd-says-armed-suspect-died-of-self-inflicted-gunshot

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/dona-ana-county-official-13-people-hidden-in-trailer-connected-to-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.ktsm.com/news/1-dead-1-injured-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-dona-ana-county/

Lance Aguilar died after shootout with police for unknown reasons opposite Johnny's Barber Shop on Paseo del Pueblo Sur south of Siler Road in the midst of a busy Fourth of July weekend in Taos.

https://www.taosnews.com/news/state-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-in-taos/article_e1fb72d8-1856-11ee-93ad-27c3b4cb013d.html

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/state-police-id-suspect-shot-killed-by-taos-police/article_b6e93712-18f9-11ee-8339-ff9984766b0f.html

https://www.rdrnews.com/officer-survives-shooting-suspect-later-died-from-injuries/article_92503b2c-1ff6-11ee-ae76-eb8ef16c8673.html

Jeramiah Salyards allegedly stabbed and injured someone. Police tracked him down and shot and killed him.

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-officer-involved-shooting-of-stabbing-suspect-1

Albuquerque PD tried to arrest Mark Peter for felony warrants at Auto Zone shop on 98th St. NW. He then went over to El Mezquite Market, armed with a knife.Upon entering the store, Peter pulled out a gun and fired at police. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.koat.com/article/one-person-wounded-in-shooting-incident-involving-albuquerque-police/44329154

https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/articles/watch-bwc-video-shows-shootout-between-nm-officers-person-inside-supermarket-4MLRLJNHxJJ4SvA5/

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/authorities-respond-to-officer-involved-shooting-in-albuquerque/

Falerowas wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and a second homicide that had just occurred. When police arrived at the house, he fired shots at police, then ran. He was found dead later, having committed suicide under police duress.

https://www.koat.com/article/albuquerque-shooting-san-clemente/44086265

A family member called and reported a suicidal man in mental health crisis in the home who was threatening to kill a family member. Albuquerque PD arrived and claim that the man threatened them with a spear. They tasered and shot and killed him. No officers were charged.

https://www.abqjournal.com/2600572/albuquerque-police-kill-man-in-crisis-who-was-allegedly-wielding-spear.html

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-officer-involved-shooting-at-apartment-near-tingley-and-central-sw

PFarmington PD and New Mexico State Police arrived to a mass shooting where the person was “actively firing upon individuals.” Police shot and killed him.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/15/farmington-active-shooting-new-mexico/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d8ep0qkdEo

https://www.nhonews.com/news/2023/may/17/investigation-underway-officer-involved-shooting-t/

https://abc7ny.com/shooting-farmington-nm-new-mexico-active-shooter-mass-in-nm-today/13251153/

https://www.pahomepage.com/news/new-mexico-gunman-who-killed-3-and-injured-6-shot-randomly-at-cars-houses-police-say/

https://twitter.com/FPDNM/status/1522307127800479744

https://www.kmvt.com/2023/05/18/videos-show-gunman-saying-kill-me-onrushing-officers-new-mexico-rampage-that-killed-3/

Santa Fe Police responded to a home on Calle Ojo Feliz for reports of a man that shot off a gun on May 12, 2023. During the encounter, police shot John Eames, 77, who was hospitalized and died on 06/06/2023.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/person-in-santa-fe-officer-involved-shooting-dies-at-hospital/

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/investigation-complete-into-deadly-santa-fe-police-shooting-of-77-year-old-man/article_715bdddc-1771-11ee-9817-bf3cc969103c.html

Clovis Police Department Dispatch was alerted to a vehicle chase going into New Mexico from Texas on US 60/84 and said a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser was fleeing into Clovis, crossing Prince Street and Main Street. Near the intersection of 1st Street, between Rencher and Merriwether Streets, police said the driver crossed the median and crossed the eastbound lanes of 1st Street, before hitting a tree and killing Manuel Delgado, 33.

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-vehicle-wreck-following-police-chase-into-clovis/

Jared Romero’s father called 911 because his son was suicidal. Police arrived and he came out of the house with a knife to his own throat. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.krqe.com/digital-now/bernalillo-county-sheriffs-office-to-provide-details-on-deputy-involved-shooting-that-left-man-dead/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2594317/details-emerge-after-deputies-fatally-shoot-man-threatening-suicide.html

Farmington PD were responding to a domestic violence call. After knocking on Robert Dotson’s door twice, they realized they were at the wrong address. He answered the door with a gun as it was late night and the officers shot him immediately, killing him. Police also exchanged gunfire with his wife, according to newly released body camera video of the April 5 shooting.
Robert Dotson, 52, was killed by police in Farmington, New Mexico, on April 5, after officers responding to a domestic violence report arrived at the wrong house. No officers were charged.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/video-shows-n-mexico-police-were-wrong-house-seconds-before-killing-homeowner-2023-04-15/

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/14/us/new-mexico-farmington-body-camera-footage/index.html

https://ktvz.com/news/2023/04/07/new-mexico-police-shot-and-killed-a-man-after-they-went-to-the-wrong-house-while-responding-to-a-domestic-violence-call/

https://www.koat.com/article/body-cam-fatal-farmington-police-shooting-wrong-home/43606069

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/new-mexico-police-shooting-video.html

https://www.ksje.com/news/local-news/the-family-of-robert-dotson-announce-plans-to-sue-city-over-shooting/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11976595/Footage-shows-moment-New-Mexico-cops-shoot-dead-innocent-Robert-Dotson-knocking-WRONG-house.html

https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/14/body-camera-footage-shows-shooting-of-robert-dotson-by-farmington-police/70116189007/

Sunland Park PD showed up to a home where Hernandez was allegedly belligerent and causing a domestic disturbance. Police went inside, escorted 2 other people outside and saw Hernandez in the kitchen with a gun. They ordered him to drop the gun and he did. Hernandez was heard saying "there it is" in Spanish and the gun dropped from his pants to the floor. The officer is then heard telling Hernandez to turn around four times. Hernandez is heard telling the officer "you're in my house, bro" and tried to pick up the gun whereupon he was shot and killed by police.

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/body-cam-video-released-of-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-sunland-park

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/man-identified-in-sunland-park-police-shooting/

https://kfoxtv.com/newsletters/sunland-park-police-investigating-shooting-on-calle-diaz

https://cbs4local.com/news/local/body-cam-video-released-of-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-in-sunland-park

https://www.abqjournal.com/2576653/police-fatally-shoot-man-at-home-in-sunland-park.html

https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/27/nmsp-gives-details-on-police-killing-of-sunland-park-man/69949814007/

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2023/02/24/state-police-investigates-ois-involving-sunland-park-police-department/

Just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Alamogordo PD were called to an area near Ridgecrest Drive after reports of a man walking around with a gun. The man 26-year-old Dominic Cruz De La O who had outstanding felony warrants. Police tried to arrest him and he reportedly fled with police chasing him and using a taser on him. He reportedly pulled a gun in response. He was shot and killed.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/nmsp-investigates-police-shooting-in-alamogordo/

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/man-injured-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-alamogordo-crime-new-mexico-ridgecrest-drive-dominic-cruz-de-la-o

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2023/02/04/officer-involved-shooting-involving-the-alamogordo-police-department-and-otero-county-sheriffs-office/

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/alamogordo-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-identified/

Rio Rancho PD received a call that Daemen Perea was seen on his patio with a gun. Rio Rancho PD arrived and shot and killed him. No BWC footage is available for independent review of the case.No officers were charged.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/one-suspect-dead-in-rio-rancho-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2023/01/31/officer-involved-shooting-involving-the-rio-rancho-police-department/

https://rrobserver.com/breaking-police-involved-in-fatal-shooting/

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/one-suspect-dead-in-rio-rancho-officer-involved-shooting/

https://ladailypost.com/man-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting-with-rio-rancho-pd/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2569113/rio-rancho-police-shoot-kill-person-after-confrontation-at-apartment-building.html

Roswell PD responded to a domestic disturbance call. When they encountered Nickolas Acosta, they claim he had a knife and refused commands to drop it. He allegedly took steps toward the officers who then shot and killed him.No officers were charged.

https://darik.news/newmexico/1-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-roswell/754773.html

https://www.koat.com/article/domestic-dispute-ends-with-fatal-shooting-by-roswell-police/42424519

https://www.rdrnews.com/news/local/footage-released-of-rpd-officers-shooting-man/article_057fb3ce-9457-11ed-8a57-d30177f1a2f9.html

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/law-enforcement-officials-1-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-roswell/

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/rpds-attempt-at-transparency-criticized-by-family-of-shooting-victim/

Blaine Denetdele was causing a domestic disturbance. The family had received help from police in calming him down before and called 911 in hopes to get help but Albuquerque PD arrived, began shooting beanbags at him and quickly shot and killed him. He reportedly held a knife but was no threat to police. He had a history of autism and temper issues but was nonviolent. The shooter officers were ArnielSampang, Christopher Taddoni and Jacob Munoz

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-officer-involved-shooting-in-sw-albuquerque/

https://www.elpasoinc.com/3-albuquerque-officers-on-leave-after-fatal-police-shooting/article_ad3bbda7-7be8-59e5-a799-ae9e5962f128.html

https://www.abqjournal.com/2556212/a-family-fight-the-day-after-thanksgiving-and-a-deadly-police-shooting.html

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/video-shows-police-shoot-son-during-response-to-familys-home/

https://www.abqraw.com/post/apd-releases-details-about-two-deadly-november-ois-situations

Roberto Armijo was pulled over by New Mexico State Police for a traffic stop and refused to come out of the car for hours. Police flattened his tires and he eventually came out holding a machete and shield and was shot and killed.

https://www.yahoo.com/now/mexico-state-police-updates-thursday-150910776.html

https://www.abqjournal.com/2554578/mother-speaks-out-about-son-who-was-killed-by-new-mexico-state-police.html

https://www.abqjournal.com/2557618/video-shows-state-police-fired-bullets-bean-bag-rounds-simultaneously.html

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/video-nmsp-stand-off-leading-up-to-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/

Albuquerque PD were called because a person was trespassing with claims that he was “armed with a knife.” Officers Alex Couch and Chance Gore shot and killed him. The alleged weapon was a pair of nail clippers. He had been unarmed and guilty of at most the misdemeanor of trespassing from media reports.

https://www.kunm.org/kunm-news-update/2022-11-11/albuquerque-marks-record-number-of-police-shootings-in-2022

https://www.krqe.com/digital-now/albuquerque-police-releases-new-details-video-from-november-police-shooting-cases/

Albuquerque PD responded to a call about a vehicle accident. They allege that Sanchez had a gun and fired a shot, allegedly shot himself in the leg. Police shot and killed him. It is not known whether the shot in the leg was accidental or not.

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-police-release-details-in-november-police-shooting/

https://www.abqjournal.com/2554835/video-released-of-fatal-police-shooting-of-man-who-crashed-on-tramway.html

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-recent-officer-involved-shooting-on-tramway-blvd

https://www.abqjournal.com/2559254/man-killed-by-apd-officer-may-have-also-shot-himself.html

Bernalillo PD responded to reports about a man with a gun. Police claim that when they arrived, Gary Lee DeSanctis was driving away. He then stopped, got out of the car and allegedly pointed a gun at police. Police then shot and killed him. No video or other evidence can be found to corroborate the police narrative of events.

https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-man-shot-had-aimed-rifle-at-officers/

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/school-teacher-shot-and-killed-by-bernalillo-sandoval-county-law-enforcement/

https://rrobserver.com/man-who-was-shot-by-police-was-armed-with-rifle/

A man had crashed and passed out in a car. Bernalillo deputies woke the man up and he allegedly drove away, striking multiple police vehicles. Police escalated a chase. He allegedly ran into multiple civilian vehicle before crashing. He allegedly struggled in his vehicle, exiting and re-entering it multiple times, before officers allege he emerged with what looked like a weapon. Police shot and killed him. No BWC has been made available.

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/suspect-in-custody-following-deputy-involved-shooting-in-south-valley/

https://apnews.com/article/shootings-albuquerque-eb9a1e38ac8a4eb10fc93ee5c99a9d11

https://www.abqjournal.com/2534802/bcso-ids-man-fatally-shot-by-deputies-in-sw-abq.html

https://www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com/obituaries/colby-atkins

Albuquerque PD were sent to a call about a man seen asleep in his car. Police allege when they arrived, Keshawn Thomas appeared to be intoxicated. Police claim that he pointed a gun at them. They shot and killed him. No bodycam or other evidence was volunteered by police for verification of the official narrative.

https://www.danielsfuneral.com/obituaries/keshawn-thomas

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11327827/Family-black-man-shot-dead-New-Mexico-cops-sleeping-car-sue-police.html

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-releases-details-of-recent-officer-involved-shooting-8

Santa Fe PD arrived at a residence at 1098 Willow Way because Melanie Garcia was allegedly behaving erratically. Police said that she had a gun and they attacked her with tasers. She shot and killed herself under police duress.

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-police-say-woman-alleged-to-have-shot-self-in-officers-custody-wasnt-handcuffed/article_ed5075b0-1cae-11ed-b613-3b58df5199cb.html

The girlfriend of Gabriel Mesa called Eddy County police and told them that he had pushed her, was drunk and had left with a gun. Eddy County deputies located him in a field and claim that he pointed a handgun. Police shot and killed him. No bodycam or eyewitness accounts can be found.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-mexico/articles/2022-08-13/nm-state-police-say-armed-carlsbad-man-killed-by-deputies

https://apnews.com/article/police-shootings-new-mexico-carlsbad-1015c66f9515ac1c0a22286ee90691ff

https://ladailypost.com/nmsp-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-involving-eddy-county-sheriffs-office/

Las Cruces PD responded to a call about a man allegedly shoplifting a single beer. When police arrived, they allege Presley Eze was not complying with undisclosed commands. Police launched a tactical attack and ultimately shot and killed him. The bodycam was blurred for the critical incident and useless as evidence. One shot was fired, invisible to the only bodycam video provided. A second BWC was not made available from other officers. After the shooting, a second officer arrived and began an investigation and silenced him multiple times while on BWC. The footage is linked below. Officer Lunsford was charged with voluntary manslaughter in October of 2023.

https://cbs4local.com/news/local/las-cruces-police-department-officer-shooting-new-mexico-aug-2-chevron-accused-of-stealing-beer-resisting-officers-orders-2022

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/police-respond-to-incident-at-chevron-gas-station-in-las-cruces-aug-2-2022

https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/man-accused-of-stealing-beer-from-gas-station-dies-in-las-cruces-officer-involved-shooting

https://www.wlfi.com/news/national/a-police-officer-has-been-charged-in-the-killing-of-a-black-man-at-a/article_446073e1-93a9-5189-b402-c543e49df61e.html

https://kvia.com/news/2022/10/19/police-cam-video-shows-moments-leading-up-to-deadly-altercation-at-las-cruces-gas-station/

Grants PD officers were chasing a 31-year-old man who was seen speeding the wrong way. During the chase, he hit 3 vehicles, killing 2 third party motorists, critically injuring 2 children.

A 34-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in one of the third party vehicles died on impact. Two young girls aged 10 and 6, identified as the male victim’s daughters, were rushed to an Albuquerque hospital in critical condition.

https://callserna.com/2-killed-2-children-critically-hurt-in-crash-during-grants-police-chase/

Grants PD officers were chasing a 31-year-old man who was seen speeding the wrong way. During the pursuit, he hit 3 vehicles, killing 2 third party motorists, critically injuring 2 children.

A 34-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman in one of the third party vehicles died on impact. Two young girls aged 10 and 6, identified as the male victim’s daughters, were rushed to an Albuquerque hospital in critical condition.

https://callserna.com/2-killed-2-children-critically-hurt-in-crash-during-grants-police-chase/

Albuquerque PD responded to reports of a disturbance and heard gunshots . They searched the area and recognized Wendell Tagle whom the officer knew. Tagle allegedly had a gun. Police shot and killed him.

https://www.abqjournal.com/2529444/officials-provide-details-of-fatal-shooting-of-man-in-mental-crisis.html

Albuquerque PD tried to interview a friend of Brett Rosenau for a previous incident. When they approached him, he locked himself inside a home, and Rosenau joined him. Police fired three different types of munitions and the building caught on fire. Rosenau, who was not the target of police, died in the fire.

https://abq.news/2022/08/apd-gassed-home-five-times-in-fire-that-killed-teen/

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2022/07/15/oxni-j15.html

https://www.insider.com/15-year-old-boy-died-smoke-inhalation-swat-raid-nm-2022-7

Dona Ana deputies, Anthony Police and Otero County deputies all responded to a call about a dispute between neighbors. Police arrived and claimed that someone fired at them. Police shot and killed Brian Wayne Humble.

https://cbs4local.com/news/local/man-involved-in-deadly-shootout-with-new-mexico-authorities-identified?src=link

https://www.ktsm.com/news/daso-sheriff-gives-update-to-chaparral-officer-involved-shooting/

US Marshals sought a man who had left a halfway house. They allege that he had a gun and shot and killed him. He was found to have 40 bullets in him on autopsy.

https://www.koat.com/article/wanted-man-killed-walgreens-albuquerque/40439352

https://sports.yahoo.com/us-marshals-abq-shoot-kill-141200811.html

Frank Lewis Baty sat in front of a hotel with a gun in his vehicle. Police ordered him to put it down. He reportedly said “No!” Police shot and killed him. Media later claimed the case as “suicide by cop.” There is no indication that this was the case.

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/apd-body-cam-footage-shows-suicide-by-cop/

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/video-shows-deadly-confrontation-with-police-in-downtown-albuquerque/