Alejandro Lerma Killed by Lovington Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
W Jefferson Ave
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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

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