'COPS' TV Crew Captures N.M. State Police Officer's Deadly Clash With Armed Suspect

Video shows a struggle between a New Mexico State Police officer and an armed suspect on an Albuquerque street that turned deadly when the man allegedly opened fire.

What to Know

  • A New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot an armed suspect following a foot chase and struggle when the man allegedly pulled a handgun and fired during an Oct. 3 encounter in Albuquerque.
  • Body camera footage shows the confrontation unfolding while a film crew from the TV series COPS accompanying police also filmed the incident.
  • Investigators said the suspect's gun was stolen, and the officer was not injured.

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Joe Vince

Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.
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