Victim in University of New Mexico dorm shooting identified
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A lot of New Mexicans have questions surrounding the shooting on the University of New Mexico's campus—including the families of those involved.
Paul Gallegos, 38, denied aiming a gun at officers, according to court documents. He faces several charge after the incident Friday at his home.
Antonio Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in Ranchos De Taos, N.M., on Wednesday, July 16, the New Mexico State Police announced in a statement. A woman, identified as Gomez's ex-wife, was also shot and survived the attack.
As people try to wrap their heads around last Friday's deadly shooting at a UNM student housing complex, there are many questions and very few answers.
It is dangerous to be a police officer in New Mexico. The land of Enchantment ranks second in the nation for the number of officers assaulted per capita. Every day, more than four officers are assaulted. Every law enforcement agency in the country is asked to report the number of officers who are assaulted.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning approved a major disaster declaration for New Mexico flood victims, following deadly flash floods in Lincoln County earlier this month.