Deputy Involved Shooting | Public Domain
Deputy Involved Shooting | Public Domain
From February 4, 2023 post.
Today the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office released dash camera and body camera video of the deputy involved shooting that occurred on January 21, 2023. The video can be found on the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page where it details events of the incident.
The incident occurred when a deputy witnessed a vehicle driving in the dark without headlights on. When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled three separate times. Deputies engaged in a pursuit and the vehicle eventually stopped. As a deputy began giving commands, the suspect reversed the vehicle, ramming the deputies patrol vehicle, and he shot once.
The suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Lacy Gomez, began to flee again but was blocked by additional law enforcement. Gomez was then taken into custody without further incident and there were no injuries.
This ongoing criminal investigation is conducted by the San Juan County Regional Officer Involved Shooting Task Force which will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office. The incident is also subject to an internal investigation for compliance with SJCSO policy standards. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Farmington Police Department, the primary investigating agency, at 505-599-1068.
Original source can be found here.
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