Aztec Man Dead after FPD Shooting

Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 9:01 PM

Moments after notifying FPD dispatch of the investigative traffic stop, the officer called out "shots fired" over the radio. Other FPD officers arrived on scene to find the male driver, identified as Frankie L. Anchondo (35) of Aztec deceased. Both the officer and the female victim did not sustain any injuries during the incident. FPD secured the scene and requested New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau to investigate the incident.

From New Mexico State Police:

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested by the Farmington Police Department (FPD) to investigate an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS).

When NMSP Agents arrived they learned that around 6:00 p.m. an officer with FPD was on patrol in the area of U.S. 64 when he observed a black pickup pass him. The officer saw a female hanging out of the passenger side window screaming for help. The officer alerted FPD dispatch and then initiated an investigative traffic stop on the vehicle.

The details leading up to the officer discharging their weapon as well as the officers information will be released after all interviews have been conducted and evidence at the scene has be processed. This is an ongoing investigation with no additional information available at this time. When more information becomes available it will be released by the New Mexico State Police.

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