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Crime
New Mexico State Police Fatal Shooting Captured on Video During TV Show Filming
✍️ KOAT
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:05 AM
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A newly released video shows New Mexico State Police officers fatally shooting a person while a television program was being filmed.
KOAT released a video that appears to capture a New Mexico State Police officer discharging a firearm, resulting in a fatality, while a television production was underway in the state. The footage, obtained by the Albuquerque‑based outlet, shows officers on scene and the moment the shot was fired.
The incident occurred during the filming of an unnamed TV show, according to the video. The victim is seen lying on the ground after the discharge, and police personnel are shown moving away from the area. No further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting have been provided.
State authorities have confirmed that an investigation is open, and the New Mexico State Police have pledged full cooperation with any internal and external reviews. Community leaders and media observers have called for transparency as the case proceeds, emphasizing the need for clarity on the use‑of‑force protocols applied during the filming.
The release of the video has sparked discussion on the safety of on‑set law‑enforcement involvement and the protocols governing police presence during media productions. Officials have not yet commented on whether any procedural changes will be considered.
The incident occurred during the filming of an unnamed TV show, according to the video. The victim is seen lying on the ground after the discharge, and police personnel are shown moving away from the area. No further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting have been provided.
State authorities have confirmed that an investigation is open, and the New Mexico State Police have pledged full cooperation with any internal and external reviews. Community leaders and media observers have called for transparency as the case proceeds, emphasizing the need for clarity on the use‑of‑force protocols applied during the filming.
The release of the video has sparked discussion on the safety of on‑set law‑enforcement involvement and the protocols governing police presence during media productions. Officials have not yet commented on whether any procedural changes will be considered.