NM police officer shot, killed during traffic stop

Three suspects are in custody

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Associated Press
HATCH, N.M. — Authorities say a police officer has died after being shot in the neck during a traffic stop. Three suspects are in custody.
The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department released a statement late Friday saying Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez died Friday after being airlifted to a hospital in El Paso, Texas.
Authorities say the 33-year-old was a two-year department veteran.
The officer had just arrived at the traffic stop when a passenger got out of the vehicle and fired shots.
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Exit 41 to Hatch, NM entirely closed off because of officer-involved shooting. Avoid area if possible. @nc9
6:32 PM - 12 Aug 2016



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Authorities say one of the suspects suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh.
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*****THis is the AP article from Policeone.com. ODMP hasn't updated their website yet. I'll attach the ODMP info when it comes up.*********