BCSO Deputies Shot at While Responding to Disturbance in Tijeras

Tijeras –

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning incident in Tijeras after deputies came under gunfire while responding to a disturbance involving multiple armed individuals, believed to be juveniles. At least one round struck a BCSO patrol vehicle.

Deputies were dispatched at approximately 3 AM on Saturday, October 31, to the 1100 block of New Mexico Highway 333 following reports of a disturbance involving several people at a residence. Initial reports included yelling, a possible physical altercation, threats and individuals reportedly armed with firearms.

During the response, deputies made contact with a 17-year-old male outside the home. While speaking with the juvenile, an individual inside the property fired shots in the direction of deputies, according to BCSO.

Deputies took cover, moved the juvenile to safety and established a perimeter around the property.

No deputies or civilians were reported injured. Investigators later determined that at least one bullet struck a BCSO patrol unit.

BCSO activated its SWAT team because of the reported presence of armed individuals inside the dwelling and the gunfire directed toward deputies. The New Mexico State Police, Edgewood Police Department and Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.

During the SWAT operation, eight people exited the home. BCSO’s office drone operators provided additional visibility inside the home, where multiple firearms were observed.

Authorities said the property was cleared and the immediate threat had been resolved. BCSO Criminal Investigations Division detectives are on scene conducting interviews and investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

New Mexico Highway 333 was temporarily closed in the area during the law enforcement response but has since reopened.

The investigation remains ongoing. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said additional information, including any potential charges, will be released as it becomes available.