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Albuquerque man fatally shot by NMSP after firing stolen gun during chase
kob.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A 26-year-old man, Izaeah Elajah-Amar Washington, was fatally shot by a New Mexico State Police officer after a foot chase and struggle during which Washington fired a handgun at the officer.
- The incident began when an officer attempted to detain two men jaywalking near Cochiti Road and California Street; Washington fled and was pursued on foot.
- During the struggle, Washington fired at least one round, missing the officer, who then returned fire and wounded Washington, who later died at a hospital.
- The handgun Washington had was stolen, and the officer was unharmed.
- The shooting is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau and a Multi-Agency Task Force, with the involved officer placed on administrative leave pending interviews.
