Two police officers were injured in the incident, which took place in the town of Farmington, a population of 50,000, about 200 miles from the capital Santa Fe. The alleged shooter was “brought to the scene and killed”, according to authorities.
The exact course of the attack was initially unclear, the investigation continued. “There are several civilian casualties and at least three deaths,” the police said on Facebook. The injured police officers were treated in hospital and their condition is stable. The identity of the shooter was initially unclear.
Local schools were temporarily closed before reopening in the afternoon. “All school children and teachers are safe,” said the school board.
According to the nongovernmental organization Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 215 gun attacks in the United States this year. (sda/afp)
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