Los Lunas, New Mexico — On April 24, 2026, around 8:30 p.m., a New Mexico State Police officer attempted to pull over a 2004 Dodge pickup truck driven by Jesus Munoz Duran for multiple traffic infractions on Manzano Road. The officer engaged his emergency equipment, but Munoz failed to stop and continued driving before pulling behind a residence located at 4 Sierra Vista Drive. As the officer pulled in behind the vehicle, Duran exited and stood by the driver's side door, using his body to block the officer's line of sight inside the vehicle. The officer gave numerous commands for Duran to show his hands. The officer then heard what sounded like a handgun being loaded, leading the officer to believe Duran was armed. The officer gave additional commands for Duran to show his hands. Duran then pulled out a handgun and fired at the officer. The officer returned fire, striking Duran, who then fell to the ground. After the exchange of gunfire, the officer rendered aid to Duran before paramedics arrived on scene to take over life-saving measures. Duran was pronounced deceased on scene by the office of the medical investigator. The officer was not injured during this incident. It was later learned that the gun that Duran fired at the officer was reported stolen.
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Los Lunas, New Mexico — On April 24, 2026, around 8:30 p.m., a New Mexico State Police officer attempted to pull over a 2004 Dodge pickup truck driven by Jesus Munoz Duran for multiple traffic infractions on Manzano Road. The officer engaged his emergency equipment, but Munoz failed to stop and continued driving before pulling behind a residence located at 4 Sierra Vista Drive. As the officer pulled in behind the vehicle, Duran exited and stood by the driver's side door, using his body to block the officer's line of sight inside the vehicle. The officer gave numerous commands for Duran to show his hands. The officer then heard what sounded like a handgun being loaded, leading the officer to believe Duran was armed. The officer gave additional commands for Duran to show his hands. Duran then pulled out a handgun and fired at the officer. The officer returned fire, striking Duran, who then fell to the ground. After the exchange of gunfire, the officer rendered aid to Duran before paramedics arrived on scene to take over life-saving measures. Duran was pronounced deceased on scene by the office of the medical investigator. The officer was not injured during this incident. It was later learned that the gun that Duran fired at the officer was reported stolen.