A suicidal man with a firearm was the subject of a police response. Family members had left the residence before officers arrived. Attempts were made to establish communication, including using a loudspeaker to give commands and trying to provide a phone.

The situation escalated when the individual emerged from the home with the rifle. Multiple officers then fired their weapons, striking the man. The incident is under investigation by state authorities.

Further details about the events are available from the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau.