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NMSP Investigates Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting
Raton, NM — On August 1, 2026, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a multi-agency officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving the Raton Police Department (RPD) and NMSP.
State Police agents learned that RPD officers responded to 400 3rd Street following a report of a domestic violence incident.
As officers were interviewing a woman involved in the domestic incident, an individual, later identified as 68-year-old Paul Andrew Terry, exited the residence and immediately fired multiple rounds at responding officers before retreating back inside.
NMSP was requested to assist. At approximately 6:50 p.m., NMSP officers arrived on scene and, alongside RPD officers, established a perimeter around the residence. An NMSP officer made telephone contact with Paul in an attempt to de-escalate the situation and negotiate a peaceful resolution. During the conversation, Paul became increasingly confrontational and eventually ceased all communication despite repeated attempts by officers to reestablish contact.
Throughout the incident, Paul continued firing multiple rounds at law enforcement officers from inside and outside of the residence. During the ongoing exchange, officers obtained a visual of Paul and discharged their department-issued firearms, striking him at least once.
Emergency Medical Services personnel immediately rendered medical aid at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, Paul succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
No law enforcement officers or members of the public were injured during the incident. Several law enforcement vehicles, however, were struck by gunfire.
The New Mexico State Police will not release the identity of any involved New Mexico State Police personnel until all officer interviews have been completed. Additionally, the New Mexico State Police will not release the identity of any involved Raton Police Department personnel. Please contact each respective agency for information on the officers’ names, duty statuses, and any administrative actions taken. The New Mexico State Police act solely as factfinders in their investigations and conduct an unbiased and impartial investigation.
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