Eddy County Deputies Involved In Shooting

A developing story out of Eddy County involving a police shooting. State Polcie have taken over the investigation involving the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded Friday to a location near McKittrick Road and Hidalgo Road in reference to a report of an adult male who was threatening the reporting party with a rifle. Shortly after deputies arrived, the advised dispatchers they had been involved in a shooting. The suspect was taken to a hospital and no other suspects are believed to be at large.