Officers were investigating reports of shots fired at a home when Lerma reportedly told officers he had a gun. Police said Lerma "presented a threat" and shot him after he refused to drop his gun, according to authorities.
Victim's Name: Alejandro Lerma
Agency Responsible: Lovington Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 26, 2015
County: Lea
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 870
Geography: Rural