Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Dennis Armenta
Gender : Male
Age : 58
Race : Unknown
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/
