FARMINGTON, NM - Department of Public Safety Secretary Jason R. Bowie issued a statement following shootings in Farmington that left at least three people dead and multiple injured, including two law enforcement officers who are being treated at an area hospital.

"Multiple civilians, a New Mexico State Police Officer and a Farmington Police Department Officer were involved in this senseless violent act. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, injured civilians, and police officers. The first responders deserve our gratitude for their courageous and timely response."

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is working with our local, state, and federal partners to mobilize resources to assist the Farmington Police Department as they investigate this attack."