Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story has released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that injured 19-year-old Gabriel Padilla last week. The video unfolds a tense scene in which police respond to reports of an armed individual near Peter Piper Pizza, prompting a pursuit after Padilla fails to comply with commands to stop.
During the chase, footage reveals Padilla brandishing a firearm, leading to the shooting that left him hospitalized with a gunshot wound in the lower back. Facing multiple charges including aggravated assault on a peace officer, Padilla will be booked upon his release from the hospital. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about officer safety and the management of potentially dangerous interactions.
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