1 officer, 2 suspects injured following Santa Fe police shooting

By KOB

1 officer, 2 suspects injured following Santa Fe police shooting

Authorities are investigating a police shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department.

SANTA FE, N.M. — Authorities are investigating a police shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department.

New Mexico State Police say it happened near Rodeo and Yucca in Santa Fe Sunday afternoon. That’s where a chase reportedly ended and shots were fired.

It started when officers tried to serve an arrest warrant on Rick Chavez. Police say he took off in a car. After the tires on the car were flattened, police say he got into a car driven by George Theragood, who police say is a co-conspirator.

A criminal complaint indicates an officer tried detaining Theragood. Then, he allegedly tried grabbing a taser from the officer, prompting the officer to fear he would go for his gun.

Police say Chavez was also armed, and at least one officer opened fire. That hit Chavez and Theragood. An officer was also hit by gunfire. It’s not clear who shot the officer.

Theragood is out of the hospital and is expected to recover. Chavez is in critical condition.

Police say the officer who was injured is stable at the hospital.

New Mexico State Police allege Theragood was an accomplice to Chavez. Chavez reportedly contacted Theragood to help him get away. Santa Fe police plan to file charges against both men.

This is a developing story. Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.