A Taos Pueblo police officer responded to a domestic violence call on the pueblo. During a confrontation, the officer shot and killed the man. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Agency: Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: February 14, 2021
County: Taos
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined