The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Tuesday evening in the Tortugas area.
The incident began just before 6 p.m. when Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire at the 600 block of Watson Lane. Upon arrival, firefighters were informed of a possible occupant inside the residence. Crews conducted a primary search inside the home and did not locate anyone in the main area of the home. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters were advised that the individual may be inside the garage.
According to a news release from the Doña Ana County Public Information Office, when crews attempted to access the garage, they encountered resistance from a person inside and turned the scene over to the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said they searched the structure and located an armed adult male inside the garage area. After the individual refused to exit, shots were fired. While no deputies were injured, the man died at the scene after life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.
The shooting is being investigated by the Officer-Involved Shooting Task Force. No other information was provided. This story will be updated when more information becomes available.