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John Paul Romero
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/26/2022
Location : 4600 block of Platinum Dr
City : Rio Rancho
County : Sandoval
State : New Hampshire
Agency : Rio Rancho PD
Officer(s) :Anthony Benavidez, Justin Gurule, Cpl. Anthony Tortorici
Cause of Death : Gunshot, taser
Event : Domestic violence
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
According to the family, Romero came home angry, attacked the family dogs and family members, prompting a 911 call. When Rio Rancho PD arrived, the situation was escalated and police shot him dead, alleging he had held a machete.
