ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer wit the Espanola Police Department shot and injured a suspect Tuesday. Officials say EPD officers responded around 12 p.m. to a residence on Calle del Sol to a domestic violence call.
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When officers arrived, Jerome Naranjo, the suspect, tried to close the door on officers. As officers entered the residence an altercation between Naranjo and officers took place. Officials say Naranjo had a gun in his hand and an EPD officer fired his weapon, hitting Naranjo. He is currently listed in stable condition and will be facing charges when released from the hospital. No officers were injured during the incident.
