Deputies were serving a warrant. They said they heard a gunshot from inside the home and opened fire. The person they were serving the warrant to was found dead inside the home. Police have not clarified whether the man, whose name has been withheld by police, committed suicide or was killed by deputies.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Cibola County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 6, 2018
County: Cibola
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Rural