Attebery may have fired his rifle at officers. SWAT responded and fired on Attebery, killing him.
Victim's Name: Ernest Attebery
Agency Responsible: New Mexico State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: White
Date of Death: January 7, 2014
County: Torrance
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural