Michael Gabaldon

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Latinx

Date : 09/29/2024

Location : 100 block of La Ladera Road

City : Los Lunas

County : Valencia County

State : New Mexico

Agency : Valencia County Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Former deputy killed by deputies during neighbor dispute

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 29, 2024, Valencia County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple calls regarding a neighbor dispute involving gunfire on the 100 block of La Ladera Road in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The dispute was between former deputy Michael Gabaldon and his neighbor, Thomas Rodriguez. Deputies had been called to the scene earlier in the day due to reports of Rodriguez firing a gun in his backyard. After attempting to de-escalate the situation and failing to get Rodriguez to exit his home, deputies left the scene. Shortly after, they received another call reporting that shots had been fired. Upon returning, deputies encountered Gabaldon armed with a gun. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Gabaldon did not comply, leading a deputy to fire a shot that struck him in the shoulder. He died at his home. The New Mexico State Police are investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• Fatalities: 1 (Michael Gabaldon)

SOURCE LINKS :

https: //www.koat.com/article/valencia-county-deputy-involved-shooting/63295134