BERNALILLO, N.M. – The New Mexico State Police says it is investigating a fatal shooting involving Bernalillo police officers and a related homicide.
The State Police said one of two officers responding to a report of a shooting at a campground fired multiple shots Monday evening when 70-year-old Fernand “Fred” Lete of Rio Rancho opened the door of a camp trailer while armed with a revolver.
According to the State Police, Lete then barricaded himself inside trailer but eventually was found fatally wounded inside the camper along with 55-year-old Michael LaPlante of Rio Rancho, who was deceased.
