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Suspected jaywalker dies after exchanging fire with officer, NM State Police say
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Viviani , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through official reports from New Mexico State Police, who have confirmed the officer's involvement in the fatal shooting. Details of the incident are available from New Mexico State Police, who reported the exchange of fire between the officer and the suspect.
A foot chase occurred over the weekend, resulting in the death of a suspected jaywalker. The individual allegedly fired at a New Mexico State Police officer during the chase. The officer returned fire, fatally shooting the suspected jaywalker.
Details of the incident are available from New Mexico State Police, who reported the exchange of fire between the officer and the suspect. The circumstances surrounding the foot chase and subsequent shooting are known to have resulted in the death of the suspected jaywalker.
Further information about the incident can be found through official reports from New Mexico State Police, who have confirmed the officer's involvement in the fatal shooting.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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