New Mexico State Police have launched an investigation after officers mistakenly responded to a wrong address and fatally shot the armed homeowner.
The home at 5305 Valley View Avenue in Farmington, New Mexico.
Officers knocked on the front door of the wrong house and announced themselves several times, according to the Farmington Police Department.When there was no response, officers asked dispatch to call the reporting party back and have them come to the front door, according to New Mexico State Police. "What followed was a chaotic scene with officers retreating and opening fire. Mr. Dotson was struck and later died at the scene," Chief Steve Hebbe said in a recorded statement.Farmington, New Mexico, Police Department.After the initial shooting, Dotson's wife fired from the doorway of the residence and officers returned fire. Once she realized the individuals outside the house were police, she put the gun down and complied with their commands, according to state police.
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