Blue Water Village, NM - On December 6, 2018, Cibola County Sheriff’s Department went to a residence located in Bluewater Village in Cibola County to attempt to serve an arrest warrant. As deputies approached the front door of the residence, at least one gunshot was fired from inside residence. Deputies returned fire and held cover until New Mexico State Police Tactical Team arrived.  During this time, a gunshot was heard inside the residence by deputies.  Members of the NMSP Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team assumed control of this incident and scene and when they made entry into the residence, they discovered one deceased male subject.

The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate the incident.  The identification of the deputies and deceased will not be released at this time. This information is preliminary, and the investigation is still active and ongoing.  When more information is available State Police will send out an additional press release.