A police officer in Hatch, New Mexico, was shot and killed Friday, leading to a massive manhunt that eventually ended with three suspects in custody, CBS affiliate KRQE reported.
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According KRQE News 13’s partners at KVIA, investigators now confirm all three suspects are in custody.
The name of the injured officer hasn’t been released. Check in with us to get updates on this developing situation.
County sheriff’s officials say one suspect was caught right away and the other two fled in a vehicle. The owner is also now in hospital.
“I can tell you that the Hatch Police Department is eight officers strong”. The assisting officer alerted dispatch to an “officer down” at 3:42 p.m. The suspect then drove to a residence, and barricaded himself in the vehicle before surrendering to police.
Deputies had to “coaxed” the driver out of the vehicle, Jameson added.
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“Officer Chavez’s death underscores once again the real dangers that are routinely faced by those who protect and serve their fellow citizens, and reminds us that we are deeply indebted to our law enforcement officers for placing their lives on the line each and every day in order to preserve public safety”, he said in a statement.
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The two other suspects were captured before 7 p.m.in the 2400 block of Rincon. The deputies responded and arrested the two men who were believed to be part of the police officer-involved shooting and carjacking. The driver who suffered the gunshot wound is being treated at a local hospital. He is under police supervision and will be arrested after the doctors release him.
