68-Year-Old Man Opens Fire on Officers | Santa Fe News

A shocking armed standoff erupted in Raton, New Mexico, Saturday night when a 68-year-old man, Paul Andrew Terry, opened fire on responding police officers during a domestic disturbance. Despite state troopers attempting to de-escalate the situation over the phone, Terry grew increasingly aggressive and continued firing from inside and outside his home. Officers returned fire, striking Terry, who later died in the hospital. No officers were injured, but several patrol vehicles sustained gunfire damage. The New Mexico State Police are leading the investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses before submitting a detailed report to the district attorney for review. Officer identities remain confidential until the investigation is complete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52752841e369f814