Two dead after shooting, foot pursuit last week

By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff 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. Thursday to 220 Spruce St., following a report of shots fired. A responding officer observed a man, later identified as Jaime Aguilar, 28, leaving the area. The officer relayed the information to other responding officers, who initiated a foot pursuit. Aguilar reportedly ignored officers’ commands to stop as the pursuit continued toward 113 E. Spruce St., near Wells Fargo Bank. During the incident, three Deming police officers discharged their duty weapons, striking Aguilar.

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