A recently published analysis indicates that police killings in New Mexico occur at a staggering rate of 6.3 per 100,000 people, more than three times the national average of 1.8 per 100,000. Since the start of 2020, over 6,000 individuals have lost their lives in encounters with law enforcement across the United States, with New Mexico ranking highest in the nation for this shocking metric.
The report also underscores troubling demographics, revealing that around 50% of those killed in New Mexico were Hispanic. Notably, nearly 17% of those involved were unarmed at the time of their deaths, sparking debate over the conditions under which police utilize deadly force. The findings raise critical questions about policing strategies and accountability within New Mexico’s law enforcement agencies.
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