4 dead, including suspect, after New Mexico shooting: police

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – At least three people are dead and multiple others - including two officers - are injured after a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico Monday, according to the Farmington Police Department.

While details about the shooting are limited, authorities say the incident happened shortly after 11 a.m. near Brookside Park. All city schools were placed on a "preventative lockdown;" three nearby schools remained on emergency lockdown early Monday afternoon.

“There are multiple civilian victims,” Farmington police said in a Facebook post, adding that one suspect “was confronted and killed on scene.”

The two officers that were shot, a Farmington police officer and a New Mexico State Police officer, are currently at the San Juan Regional Medical Center being treated for their injuries. They are both in stable condition.

“The suspect’s identity is unknown and there are no other known threats at this time,” the police message said, adding that city, San Juan County and state police were involved.

Federal agents from Phoenix were headed to Farmington, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said via Twitter.

Nexstar's KRQE has a crew on the way and will continue to provide updates as more information is released.

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