'We will do everything possible to more fully understand what transpired here... I wish to convey how very sorry I am that this tragedy occurred. We will continue to provide updates as we are able,' the police chief said.
and 911 audio on Friday of officers fatally shooting a homeowner after they responded to the wrong house for a domestic violence call.
"All of us — the men and women of the Farmington Police Department — recognize the severity of this incident," Chief Steven Hebbe said in a statement. New Mexico state police, who are investigating the shooting, said Farmington police got a call for a domestic violence incident at 5308 Valley View Avenue.
"Why officers approached the wrong address remains part of the ongoing investigation," Farmington police said."Hands up," an officer yells as they begin immediately firing at Dotson. The officers back up and tell dispatch a man is down in the doorway. The woman can be heard shouting from inside the home minutes later,"Help! Somebody shot my husband. Please! Please! My kids are upstairs."
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