A man is dead after he shot a New Mexico State Trooper who had just handcuffed him. The officer was struck in the badge.
The officer, whose name has not been released, suffered bruising and facial injuries from badge shrapnel and will be placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice.
William Wilson, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers were interviewing Wilson, who was a passenger in a truck that was allegedly involved in burglary crimes.
Wilson was handcuffed in the front of his body and at one point produced a handgun and shot the Trooper.
Wilson was wearing a GPS monitor at the time of the shooting.
Online court records show Wilson was released Aug. 2 from the San Juan County jail, after he was charged with burglarizing his uncle’s home in July 2017. According to court documents, he stole a dozen firearms and about $500 in change during the burglary.
