Key takeaways:
- Four people were killed and two police officers were wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico
- The suspect was killed on scene and the identity is still unknown
- Schools citywide were put on lockdown following the shooting and the victims and their families are in the thoughts of the community
A shooting in Farmington, New Mexico on Monday left four people dead and two police officers wounded, according to local authorities. Three of the deceased were identified as “civilian victims”, while the fourth was a suspect who was “confronted and killed on scene”.
The suspect’s identity is still unknown, and there are no other known threats at this time. Police from the city, San Juan County, and the state of New Mexico were all involved in the incident. One Farmington police officer and one member of the state police were wounded in the shooting.
In response to the tragedy, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham thanked police for their quick response. “At this time we don’t believe there is a second suspect,” said a police statement.
Schools citywide were put on lockdown following the shooting. The lockdown has since been lifted, and police are continuing to investigate the incident.
The shooting is a tragic reminder of the dangers of gun violence, and the need for increased gun control measures. The victims and their families are in the thoughts of the community as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.
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