1. Fatal shooting by Española police
2. Man shot in Walgreens parking lot.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
On June 11, a tragic incident unfolded in Española as a 28-year-old man, identified as Jeffrey Martinez, was shot to death by police after hitting an officer with a stolen Jeep in a Walgreens parking lot.
Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia recounted that the department received a report of a stolen vehicle at Walgreens around 6:15 p.m. Upon arrival, two officers approached the stolen Jeep, and Martinez attempted to flee in the vehicle. In his attempt to escape, Martinez crashed into the store building, striking one of the officers who was later treated and released for injuries.
New Mexico State Police spokesman Wilson Silver stated that during the encounter, the officer discharged their duty weapon, fatally striking Martinez. The exact number of shots fired was not disclosed by either Silver or Garcia. Despite the efforts of the officers to render aid, Martinez succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
Chief Garcia highlighted the inherent dangers posed to law enforcement officers when dealing with property crimes, emphasizing the need for caution and vigilance in such situations. The officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation unfolds.
Silver confirmed that the State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting an independent inquiry into the sequence of events leading to the shooting. He clarified that the role of the New Mexico State Police in such cases is to gather facts, leaving the determination of the officer’s actions to the district attorney’s office.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and underscores the importance of thorough investigations to ensure accountability and transparency in such cases.
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– Man fatally shot by Española police
– Man shot by Española police in Walgreens parking lot.
