New Mexico State Police reportedly were conducting a traffic stop. They say during the traffic stop, around 7 a.m., Benjamin Diaz got out of his vehicle holding a knife and attacked the officer with the knife, and the officer shot and killed Diaz.
Victim's Name: Benjamin Diaz
Agency Responsible: New Mexico State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 1, 2019
County: Otero
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: sharp object
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5150
Geography: Suburban