New Mexico State police release video of shooting that left Roberto Armijo dead
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State police released body cam video of the officer involved shooting that left Roberto Armijo dead in Albuquerque last November.
At 3:10am on November 17, Roberto Armijo got out of his car holding a machete above his head and carrying a makeshift shield strapped to his arm.
Three tactical officers fired – one with a less lethal round and the other two with their duty rifles, according to videos and reports.
Armijo was pronounced dead at the scene.
New Mexico State Police Crisis Negotiations Team tried to get Armijo to surrender after he crashed his car trying to flee from a traffic stop in Northeast Albuquerque.