Officer Involved Shooting Being Investigated in Hobbs

 On May 5th, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested by the Hobbs Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS).

State Police agents learned that on May 5th, 2025, at approximately 2:48 a.m., officers with the Hobbs Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Ford pickup truck driven by 40-year-old Justin Marshall Williams of Hobbs.

Williams fled from officers, and the vehicle was located a few moments later, parked in front of a residence on West White Street. A second traffic stop was initiated, and Williams again attempted to flee, striking a Hobbs Police Department Officer’s patrol unit, followed by at least one officer firing their duty weapon. Williams was able to flee the area and has not yet been apprehended. It is unknown at this time whether Williams or the vehicle was struck by gunfire.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Williams regarding this incident. He faces charges of Aggravated Assault Upon a Police Officer, Aggravated Fleeing, Criminal Damage to Property, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and several other traffic violations.

Furthermore, Williams is also wanted on a warrant out of the Hobbs Police Department for Resisting, Evading an Officer, and Concealing Identity. Should anyone know his whereabouts, they are encouraged to call 911.

New Mexico State Police will not release the names of the officer involved. Contact the Hobbs Police Department for information on the officer's name, duty status, and any administrative actions taken. The New Mexico State Police act solely as factfinders in their investigations and conduct an unbiased and impartial investigation.

In officer-involved shootings, NMSP thoroughly documents the scene, collects evidence, and interviews officers, subjects, and witnesses. In turn, the agency compiles facts as detailed as possible and forwards all reports and evidence to the appropriate district attorney for further review.

The New Mexico State Police does not determine whether an officer's actions were justified. This determination rests solely with the district attorney reviewing the investigation.

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