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UPDATED: Two dead after Deming shooting, foot pursuit Thursday

Pie Alley, located directly behind Wells Fargo Bank, saw plenty of law enforcement activity during Thursday evening’s officer-involved shooting that involved the Deming Police. (Headlight Staff Photo by Billy Armendariz) New Mexico State Police review notes in the middle of East Spruce Street in downtown Deming on Thursday evening. State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early evening hours. (Headlight Staff Photo by Billy Armendariz) Two men are dead following a shooting Thursday afternoon in Deming that began with a report of gunfire and ended with three Deming Police officers fatally shooting a fleeing suspect near downtown, according to the New Mexico State Police. The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating the homicide and the officer-involved shooting. According to a State Police news release, Deming police officers were dispatched at approximately 4:29 p.m.

Deming Headlight · Deming, NM

Chavez, 10-7

Officer reflects on career, SWAT leadership, service By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Lt. Bobby Chavez made an emotional last call as a Deming police officer last Thursday, turning out to be a trying time as he marked the end of his Deming Police Department service after more than 20 years. Chavez was met in front of the fire department with his family, friends and colleagues lining Gold Avenue in appreciation of him and his service to his community. He made his final call of service in his unit with his two sons right by his side, offering strength and support for their father as he struggled to give his last call out. With tears in his eyes, Chavez signed off one last time, and was met one by one outside of his unit by his supporters, whom he hugged and thanked. Each of his colleagues lined the street waiting to shake his hand, hug and thank him.