Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Killed in Line of Duty on I-40

Albuquerque –

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department have shared an update on social media regarding the earlier incident which happened on Interstate 40, the update said:

“The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is heartbroken to confirm one of our sergeants was killed in the line of duty this evening.

We ask for prayers for the sergeant’s family, loved ones, and our agency during this unimaginable loss. Please allow space for the family to be notified and grieve.

Verified updates will be shared later this evening through official BCSO channels.”

Interstate 40 remains closed in both directions as police investigate.

UPDATE @ 8:45 PM:

Interstate 40 eastbound has been reopened. Interstate 40 westbound is still closed at Tijeras (mile marker 175).

UPDATE @ 11:40PM:

The procession honoring the fallen BCSO sergeant started on westbound I-40 at the 170 (Carnuel Exit) and made its way through the city via I-40 and I-25, ending at the Office of the Medical Investigator. The procession ended around 11:50 PM.

As per the NMDOT signage, Interstate 40 westbound remains closed as of 11:40 PM, as the investigation into the incident that claimed the life of the BCSO Sergeant is still ongoing.

UPDATE @ 12:40 AM on Feb. 24:

At a press conference held around 12:30 AM, BCSO identified their fallen Sergeant as Sergeant Michael Schlattman.

UPDATE @ 3:40AM on Feb. 24:

As of 3:40 AM, the NMDOT signage on Interstate 40 westbound says I-40 westbound remains closed at MM 175 (Tijeras).

Please check NMROADS.com for additional updates, and select the dynamic signs box on the left side (see photo below). From there, you can navigate to the map and check the dynamic signs near NM 14 or Tijeras to see if westbound traffic has been reopened. Updates posted below photo…

UPDATE @ 5:55 AM on Feb 24:

BCSO posted on X that:

“One lane of I-40 westbound at the Carnuel Exit has reopened to through traffic. We hope to open remaining lanes as soon as possible but for now, expect single lane traffic and delays near that 170 exit.”

UPDATE @ 6:56 AM on Feb 24:

At 6:56 AM, BCSO posted on X that all lanes of westbound traffic were open.