Update: Man shot by Roswell Police identified | Local News

No police officers or civilians were injured. The shooting happened at about 11:20 a.m. in the 900 block of South Sunset Avenue. Salinas was wanted on charges related to the March 30 murder of Nicolas Montoya, 21.

The press release says that detectives with the Roswell Police Department encountered Salinas this morning when they observed him driving south on Sunset Avenue near West Poe Street.

“When detectives attempted to stop Salinas’ vehicle, he sped north on South Sunset at nearly 100 mph before crashing the vehicle into a yard outside apartments on South Sunset a few blocks north of West McGaffey,” the release states.

Salinas, who was allegedly armed, then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the detectives. According to the press release, the detectives shot back at Salinas, who was struck by gunfire. Salinas ran a short distance to an area between two buildings, where he was later found dead.

The release indicates that New Mexico State Police will investigate the shooting of Salinas.

In accordance with RPD policy, the detectives who were at the scene at the time of the shooting will be placed on administrative leave while the investigation takes place.

A criminal suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Roswell. 

The New Mexico State Police said that they are investigating the shooting that occurred today in the 900 block of South Sunset Avenue, according to a press release. No law enforcement officers were injured. 

The shooting led to the closure of a section of the street in front of the…