Robert Dotson, 52, was pronounced dead on the scene after he was shot by police in his home.
, who were not identified to the public, received a call for a domestic violence incident on Wednesday night in Farmington, a city in rural northwestern New Mexico. But on arrival, the officers “mistakenly approached” the house across the street. As they were verifying the address, the homeowner Robert Dotson, 52, arrived at the door with a handgun, but did not shoot. “At this point in the encounter, officer fired at least one round from their duty weapon striking Mr.
After officers fatally shot Dotson, his wife fired from the doorway, the statement continues. Officers returned fire, and once the woman realized the people outside were police officers, she put her gun down and complied. The officers and Dotson’s wife were unharmed. Dotson’s wife did not immediately respond to BuzzFeed News’ request for comment.
The Farmington Police Department told BuzzFeed News on Saturday that the officers are currently on paid administrative leave. Their names and the body camera footage of the event will be released after they have issued public statements later this week.
Farmington police Chief Steve Hebbe called the event “extremely traumatic” and said he was “heartbroken” by the situation“This is a very dark day,” he said. “I extend nothing but my deepest condolences to the Dotson family. There’s nothing I can say that will make this better.”Topics in this article
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