While the incident was still unfolding, Bernalillo County sheriff's investigators allege Al Unser started going through a roadblock in an attempt to get to his property. [emphasis added]
What does an incident look like when it's all folded up? You know...before it begins to unfold. (Lame "journalist" cliches....)
The police pursuit of a stolen car, complete with reported shotgun fire aimed at pursuing officers, ended about 11 a.m. when the suspect crashed into another car and then accidentally or deliberately shot himself to death with the sawed-off shotgun.
Might be part of the issue.
Yes, the report has conflicting information. It is possible the road is on their property to begin with. More information is needed.