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Suspected jaywalker dies after exchanging fire with officer, NM State Police say
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Nick Viviani , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident can be found through the original source, which reported the officer's involvement in the fatal shooting of the suspected jaywalker. A foot chase between a New Mexico State Police officer and a suspected jaywalker ended in a fatal shooting.
A foot chase between a New Mexico State Police officer and a suspected jaywalker ended in a fatal shooting. The officer shot and killed the individual, who allegedly fired at him during the chase.
The incident occurred over the weekend, according to New Mexico State Police. Details of the events leading up to the shooting are not specified in the available information.
Further details about the incident can be found through the original source, which reported the officer's involvement in the fatal shooting of the suspected jaywalker.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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