A law enforcement response is ongoing after an officer was shot at in the Manzano area, prompting those near to shelter in place.The Torrance County Sheriff’s Department said the active response is near state Highway 55 and Highway 131. Those in the area have been asked to seek shelter amid the law enforcement activity.New Mexico State Police said a suspect shot at a deputy. State police described the suspect as an armed and dangerous male with gray hair. The male suspect has been listed at five feet six inches tall and described as Hispanic. State police are investigating the shooting involving the deputy. No injuries have been reported.The initial announcement by law enforcement was made at 4:16 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
A law enforcement response is ongoing after an officer was shot at in the Manzano area, prompting those near to shelter in place.
The Torrance County Sheriff’s Department said the active response is near state Highway 55 and Highway 131. Those in the area have been asked to seek shelter amid the law enforcement activity.
New Mexico State Police said a suspect shot at a deputy. State police described the suspect as an armed and dangerous male with gray hair.
The male suspect has been listed at five feet six inches tall and described as Hispanic.
State police are investigating the shooting involving the deputy. No injuries have been reported.
The initial announcement by law enforcement was made at 4:16 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
