NMSP Investigates OIS involving the Hobbs Police Department

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A factual summary is unavailable pending review of the full statement. The New Mexico State Police webpage gives a brief notice of an October 15, 2026, investigation in Hobbs and links to additional agency material on Facebook. That linked material has not been reviewed here, so the excerpt below is not presented as the complete statement or as independent findings.

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NMSP Investigates OIS involving the Hobbs Police Department

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NMSP Investigates OIS involving the Hobbs Police Department

Hobbs, New Mexico– – On October 15, 2026, an officer-involved shooting occurred near North Thorp Street and West Alston Street in Hobbs, New Mexico, involving a Hobbs Police Department (HPD) officer. At the request of the Hobbs Police Department, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Click to see more.

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