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Police have taken one of the suspects in the Bernalillo active shooter case into custody, following the report on Tuesday, April 14.
Bernalillo Police say officers were dispatched to Highway 550 after a caller reported someone was shooting at their car.
“A foot pursuit ensued. They were trying to locate the subject. He ran north of the Downtown Rail Runner, 550 Rail Runner station. They encountered him just behind the high school in a ditch area. At that time, there was gunfire that was exchanged. The male subject did display a firearm—and they did have shots fired,” Bernalillo Police Chief Chris Stoyell said.
“He did shoot at the officers. We’re going to handle the road rage incident but State Police will handle the officer involved shooting. No officers were injured.” Stoyell added.
The situation escalated when the suspect pointed a gun at officers. Officers then fired their weapons at the suspect.
According to the Bernalillo Police District (BPD), the suspect is in his mid-50s.
New Mexico State Police are now investigating the shooting that involved police officers.
Authorities lifted the shelter-in-place. Bernalillo Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, April 14.
The incident occurred when students and staff were not on the grounds.
Police charged the suspect with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at or from a motor vehicle.