1-30-2023 11:10pm

More Details on Officer Led Shooting in Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

An investigation began January 29th 2023 after a shooting incident involving an Alamogordo Police Officer.

A spokesman for the Alamogordo Police department says the incident happened when an APD officer attempted to apprehend a wanted individual on the 2800 block of E. 10th St. An altercation took place, and the officer fired his weapon and wounded the suspect. The police officer was not injured. In followup to the previous report, New Mexico State Police said an Alamogordo man with several warrants was shot by Alamogordo Police Jan. 29. The suspect Dominic Cruz De La O, 26, remains hospitalized after sustaining at least one gunshot wound following a foot pursuit by Alamogordo Police.

The names of the Alamogordo officers involved were not released to the media.

According to a NMSP news release, De La O was walking near Ridgecrest Drive, armed with a gun. Police identified De La O as having several outstanding warrants.

De La O fled when officers attempted to initiative contact, New Mexico State Police said.

“After a brief pursuit - during which an officer deployed a Taser unsuccessfully - he allegedly pointed his weapon at the officers. One officer discharged at least one round.”

Officers immediately rendered aid to De La O who was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to an El Paso hospital. His current condition is unknown. No Officers were injured during this incident.

"New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews," the news release read.

The results of the investigation will be forwarded to the Otero County District Attorney's Office, the release said.