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2023 Farmington, New Mexico shooting
Part of mass shootings in the United States
LocationFarmington, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates36°45′6″N 108°11′23″W / 36.75167°N 108.18972°W / 36.75167; -108.18972
DateMay 15, 2023 (2023-05-15) (UTC−6)
Attack type
Mass shooting
WeaponsPistol
Deaths4 (including the perpetrator)
Injured6

On May 15, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in the Brookside Park area of Farmington, New Mexico, United States.

Details

Three civilians have been confirmed dead, while six other people were injured, including two police officers. An 18-year-old suspect reported to have two "pistol-type weapons" was killed by police.[1] The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said in a tweet at 12:55 p.m. that they were "assisting with a report of a mass shooting" in Farmington.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ Lynch, Jamiel (May 15, 2023). "At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police say". CNN. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Vince (May 15, 2023). "Police: 2 officers shot, 3 civilians dead in shooting in Farmington". KOAT. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Gladden, DelSheree (May 15, 2023). "One confirmed dead in active shooting in Farmington; officers possibly injured". Durango Herald. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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