Suspect dead and officer injured in Roswell police shooting

Isaac Cruz

May 15, 2024 at 8:44 AM

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police and the Roswell Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting Wednesday that left an RPD officer injured and the suspect dead.

Police say the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 near North Main St. and College Blvd. The suspect in the incident was killed and one officer was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg, according to police.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos.

Yahoo Sports
Data and trends that will define 2024 season: This WR stat can help ID potential draft sleepers and busts
For the first installment of the 'Data and trends that will define 2024 season' series, Fantasy Points' Ryan Heath joins the show to discuss why '1st downs per route run' should be one of the biggest guides to determine the success and efficiency of wide receivers in the NFL.
Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark outplays Cameron Brink for career-high 30, but red-hot Sparks overwhelm Fever from long distance
Turnovers plagued Clark and the Fever again while the Sparks put on a clinic from beyond the 3-point arc.
TechCrunch
Avendus, India's top venture advisor, confirms it's looking to raise a $350 million fund
Avendus, the top investment bank for venture deals in India, confirmed on Wednesday it is looking to raise up to $350 million for its new private equity fund. The new fund, called Future Leaders Fund III, will enable the Mumbai-headquartered firm to write larger checks and maintain a meaningful position in the startups it backs, said its managing partner Ritesh Chandra in an interview with TechCrunch. TechCrunch reported in early April that Avendus was putting together a plan to raise a new fund.
Yahoo News
Trump trial updates: Closing arguments concluded, jury in hush money case will begin deliberations on Wednesday
After more than 10 hours in court on Tuesday hearing closing arguments in former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges he falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, jurors will begin their deliberations on a verdict on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports
French Open 2024: How to watch the Coco Gauff vs. Tamara Zidanšek match
It's time for the clay court Grand Slam at Roland Garros. Here's how to tune into Gauff vs. Zidanšek.
Yahoo Sports
Justin Fields laughs off idea that he’ll run kicks back for the Steelers: ‘I’m not here to do that’
After it took off on social media, Justin Fields officially shut down the idea that he’d be playing on special teams for the Steelers.
Yahoo Celebrity
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed by car thieves 'without provocation,' police say. Here's where the investigation stands.
Johnny Wactor, former "General Hospital" star, was shot and killed in downtown L.A. Police are now asking for the public's help.
Yahoo Music
Darius Rucker says Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates tried to 'outparty' each other: 'That was just how we lived'
Rucker, who has also launched a successful solo career as a country artist, has written a dishy new memoir.
Yahoo Sports
French Open 2024: How to watch the Iga Swiatek vs. Naomi Osaka match
It's time for the clay court Grand Slam at Roland Garros. Here's how to tune into Swiatek vs. Osaka.
Autoblog
2025 BMW 3 Series adopts mild-hybrid power across the board
2025 BMW 3 Series gets a very light update consisting of minor powertrain, styling and infotainment changes.
Yahoo Sports
Florida coach Billy Napier on Jaden Rashada lawsuit: 'I'm comfortable with my actions'
Rashada is suing Napier and others over a $13.8 million NIL deal gone bad.
Yahoo Sports
Negro Leagues statistics to be officially integrated into MLB historical record
The move comes more than three years after Major League Baseball announced it would be elevating the Negro Leagues to major-league status.
Yahoo Sports
Reports: Texans signing WR Nico Collins to $72 million extension
The Houston Texas are continuing to invest in their offense around quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Yahoo Life Shopping
Cher loves these 'bootyfull' wide-leg pants from Amazon, and they're down to just $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
TechCrunch
Rock band's hidden hacking-themed website gets hacked
On Friday, Pal Kovacs was listening to the long-awaited new album from rock and metal giants Bring Me The Horizon when he noticed a strange sound at the end of the record’s last track. Being a fan of solving riddles and breaking encrypted codes, Kovacs wondered: does this sound contain a hidden message? Kovacs opened the song in the audio editing app Audacity and, as he suspected, there was indeed a spectrogram — essentially a visual representation of the audio itself — which was actually a scannable QR code.
Engadget
The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States.
Yahoo Personal Finance
USAA mortgage review 2024
USAA offers conventional and VA loans, but no home equity lending. There is no origination fee on VA products. Find out if you qualify for a USAA mortgage.
Yahoo Life Shopping
Martha Stewart 'never leaves the house' without this tinted sunscreen, recommended by her dermatologist
It protects skin from UVA and UVB rays, but that's not all — it's also formulated to give you a glowy, even complexion.
Autoblog
2025 BMW M5 Touring and sedan spied pounding around the Nurburgring
Spy shots of the 2025 BMW M5 Touring and sedan showing less camo on the Nurburgring.
TechCrunch
Early bird gets the savings — 4 days left for Disrupt sale
Time is running out for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to secure their early-bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! With only four days left until the May 31 deadline, now is the perfect time to purchase your tickets and save up to $800 before prices increase.

News

Life

Entertainment

Finance

Sports

New on Yahoo

Suspect dead and officer injured in Roswell police shooting

Recommended Stories

Data and trends that will define 2024 season: This WR stat can help ID potential draft sleepers and busts

Caitlin Clark outplays Cameron Brink for career-high 30, but red-hot Sparks overwhelm Fever from long distance

Avendus, India's top venture advisor, confirms it's looking to raise a $350 million fund

Trump trial updates: Closing arguments concluded, jury in hush money case will begin deliberations on Wednesday

French Open 2024: How to watch the Coco Gauff vs. Tamara Zidanšek match

Justin Fields laughs off idea that he’ll run kicks back for the Steelers: ‘I’m not here to do that’

'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed by car thieves 'without provocation,' police say. Here's where the investigation stands.

Darius Rucker says Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates tried to 'outparty' each other: 'That was just how we lived'

French Open 2024: How to watch the Iga Swiatek vs. Naomi Osaka match

2025 BMW 3 Series adopts mild-hybrid power across the board

Florida coach Billy Napier on Jaden Rashada lawsuit: 'I'm comfortable with my actions'

Negro Leagues statistics to be officially integrated into MLB historical record

Reports: Texans signing WR Nico Collins to $72 million extension

Cher loves these 'bootyfull' wide-leg pants from Amazon, and they're down to just $20

Rock band's hidden hacking-themed website gets hacked

The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September

USAA mortgage review 2024

Martha Stewart 'never leaves the house' without this tinted sunscreen, recommended by her dermatologist

2025 BMW M5 Touring and sedan spied pounding around the Nurburgring

Early bird gets the savings — 4 days left for Disrupt sale