Kenneth Lanphier Killed by Hobbs Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Clearfork Dr
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responding to a call of a suicidal man fatally shot Lanphier after the 48-year-old opened fire with officers inside the home. A stray bullet fatally struck a neighbor, and police said evidence indicated that the bullet was fired from Lanphier's firearm.

Victim's Name: Kenneth Lanphier

Agency Responsible: Hobbs Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 48

Race: White

Date of Death: June 17, 2015

County: Lea

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 561

Geography: Suburban

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