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Search on for suspect who shot, killed New Mexico trooper on Interstate 40
UPI ^ | MARCH 15, 2024 / 1:29 PM / UPDATED AT 1:50 PM | By Doug Cunningham

Posted on 03/15/2024 12:24:05 PM PDT by Red Badger

March 15 (UPI) -- A New Mexico trooper was shot and killed Friday on I-40 near Tucumcari, according to New Mexico State Police. The suspect was still at large late Friday morning local time.

"An NMSP officer has been shot and killed on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320," a NMSP statement on X said. "Suspect last seen wearing a brown hoodie and jacket. Scene is still active. Details are limited. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police. Updates to follow."

The officer's name was not released. Police released two photos of the suspect, one with his face obscured by a hoodie and the second with a full view of his face.

Police were performing a welfare check on a vehicle stopped in the shoulder of I-40 at mile marker 320, leading to the suspect taking the police vehicle.

Details were limited on the police search for the suspect.

According to Tucumcari Police Chief Patti Lopez, cited by the Quay County Sun, the shooting happened at about 5:30 a.m.

The suspect was last seen on an I-40 frontage road on foot between Montoya and Newkirk near mile marker 304.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said at a press conference Friday, "This has to be an incredibly painful and horrific time for family and friends."

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said on X, "I am heartbroken hearing the news of the NM state police officer officer shot and killed this morning. My prayers are with the department, family and friends of the fallen officer."

It's the first New Mexico State Police officer to be killed since officer Darian Jarrott was shot during a traffic stop in Deming, New Mexico in February 2021. The officer was killed after Omar Felix Cueva led police on a high-speed chase. Cueva was shot to death by police.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: banglist; crime; newmexico; police
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1 posted on 03/15/2024 12:24:05 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

New Mexico abandoned the death penalty, legalized drugs, is a late term abortion Mecca, harasses the police constantly, eliminated bail, threw the border open and welcomes these homeless scrotes.

MLG might as well have pulled the trigger herself.


2 posted on 03/15/2024 12:31:09 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: Red Badger

It’s THEM again, Boo-Boo!


3 posted on 03/15/2024 12:31:11 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: Red Badger

Wonder what variety of border jumper he was? Kinda looks African, maybe Caribbean? I hope they hunt him down and kill him when they see him. That’s a lonely area... hope their body cams malfunction and they just waste him.


4 posted on 03/15/2024 12:33:30 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: Carriage Hill

I’ll bet an illegal murdered the Trooper, just like up here in Washington state last week.


5 posted on 03/15/2024 12:35:07 PM PDT by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: Carriage Hill

My guess was a cultural enricher from SOTB, but, nope. It’s them.


6 posted on 03/15/2024 12:35:07 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: PROCON

I’d agree, and I think it’s going to become more prevalent and widespread, as the subhuman filth spreads thru our Nation.


7 posted on 03/15/2024 12:37:10 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: DesertRhino

I lived in NM for a few years in the 90s. It was still a decent place to live back then - particularly around the eastern edge, near Texas.

Now? I sometimes need to drive thru NM on my way to Texas. Hate being in the state. It is a liberal enclave of California.


8 posted on 03/15/2024 12:37:42 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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Now? I sometimes need to drive thru NM on my way to Texas. Hate being in the state. It is a liberal enclave of California.

There are some truly great people in this state. Unfortunately, like me, they're surrounded by idiots. We're just trying to make the best of it until we can move away or the state comes to its senses. Folks are here and job is here, for now. There is also a big question as to vote integrity here. Lots of down-ballot stuff doesn't support the top of the ballot outcomes. But good luck investigating it.

9 posted on 03/15/2024 12:50:46 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS (There are two kinds of people: Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.)
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To: Red Badger

He looks loke a Haitian. (Spelling might be wrong).


10 posted on 03/15/2024 12:51:01 PM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Red Badger

Looks just like the son of Obama.


11 posted on 03/15/2024 12:51:21 PM PDT by immadashell (Save Innocent Lives: Ban Gun Free Zones)
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To: DesertRhino

I say Haitian.


12 posted on 03/15/2024 12:51:32 PM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: laplata

Yeah, my thoughts too. Illegal from Hati.


13 posted on 03/15/2024 12:53:08 PM PDT by redshawk ( I want my red balloon. https://youtu.be/VexKSRKoWQY)
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To: DesertRhino

if he is still on foot that is a lonely area for sure.

Lots of out door places to hide.

Put food and water could be a problem.

He will show up.


14 posted on 03/15/2024 1:15:30 PM PDT by riverrunner
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To: Red Badger

I would like to see a Law passed that gave all Police officers the right to unholster there firearm when approaching a car for any reason. It was tried in Inkster, Michigan years ago and it didn’t last long liberals bit-hed.


15 posted on 03/15/2024 1:23:25 PM PDT by Rappini ("No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in it's preservation" MacArthr)
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To: Red Badger

I am SHOCKED by the race of this murderer. SHOCKED I say. /s


16 posted on 03/15/2024 1:36:13 PM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts )
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To: Red Badger

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-state-police-officer-killed/60212631

Trooper is identified at the above.

Prayers for the trooper and his family.


17 posted on 03/15/2024 1:42:23 PM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: Red Badger

Muslims favor that style of beard too, i.e. beard but no mustache. Some trim the part “between the beard and mustache” .


18 posted on 03/15/2024 2:09:30 PM PDT by takebackaustin
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To: Red Badger

Even money the murderer is a “newcomer”.


19 posted on 03/15/2024 2:27:45 PM PDT by Gritty (The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the Revolution. - Saul Alinsky)
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To: Red Badger

Prayers up.


20 posted on 03/15/2024 2:52:27 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Trump will be sworn in under a shower of confetti made from the tattered remains of the Rat Party.)
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