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Cimmeron Christy

Gender : Male

Age : 46

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/07/2021

Location : 23 Short Street

City : Moriarty

County : Torrance

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 6, 2021, at approximately 9:54 p.m., deputies from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) and officers from the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) responded to a domestic violence call at 23 Short Street in Moriarty, New Mexico. Upon arrival, 46-year-old Cimmeron Christy fired multiple shots at the officers from inside his residence. The officers retreated to a safe distance and called for assistance. The NMSP Crisis Negotiations Team, NMSP Tactical Team, and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) SWAT Team responded to the scene. Negotiations were attempted, but Christy continued to fire shots toward the officers. An APD SWAT officer returned fire, fatally wounding Christy. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator. No deputies or officers were injured during the incident. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dps.nm.gov/blog/2021/09/22/udpate-officer-involved-shooting-involving-the-albuquerque-police-department-in-torrance-county/
https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/nmsp-provides-update-on-officer-involved-shooting-in-moriarty/
https://www.kob.com/archive/apd-officer-shoots-kills-suspect-in-moriarty/