Alamogordo Officer Involved Shooting Suspect Deceased No Officers Hurt

Alamogordo, New Mexico – January 14, 2026 – The City of Alamogordo has confirmed an officer-involved shooting that occurred this evening at the intersection of 1st Street and Virginia, resulting in the death of the suspect.

According to an official message released to the press by city officials, two Alamogordo police officers were involved in the incident. Both officers are reported to be safe and uninjured.

“Before you see any social media activity, we wanted to ensure you had accurate information,” the statement began. “This evening, there was an officer-involved shooting at 1st Street and Virginia. The officers involved (two) are safe. Unfortunately, the suspect did not survive.”

As per standard department protocol following such incidents, the two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave. City officials emphasized that this is a routine procedural step and does not indicate any wrongdoing on the part of the officers. The leave provides time for the officers to process the event, consult with union representatives, and fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.

The New Mexico State Police have assumed lead responsibility for the investigation, in line with established protocols for officer-involved shootings in the state. This independent review ensures a thorough and impartial examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.

No additional details about the events leading up to the shooting, the identity of the suspect, or the specific nature of the encounter have been released at this time. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation based on unverified social media reports and to rely on official updates.

The Alamogordo Police Department and city officials have not yet announced a timeline for further releases or a press conference. The investigation by the New Mexico State Police is expected to provide more comprehensive findings as it progresses.

Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the New Mexico State Police. This story will be updated as additional official information becomes available.

More News from Alamogordo

• Historic Swearing-In Marks Milestone for Alamogordo and New Mexico: Sharon McDonald Becomes First Elected Black Mayor in State History History made in Alamogordo Tuesday evening
• ATF and Alamogordo Police Department Team Up to Arrest Felon in Cross-State Firearms Burglary Case Joint ATF & APD effort leads to arrest