Albuquerque Officer-Shooting Escalation | Santa Fe News

A routine jaywalking stop in Albuquerque spiraled into chaos when Benjamin Siegling, 37, fled, turned back toward the officer, yelled threats, and held a knife. Sergeant Paul Durham ordered him to drop the weapon and get on the ground—Siegling reportedly demanded the officer shoot him. Durham fired, hitting Siegling in the chest and arm. Medics arrived, and Siegling was released from the hospital. Just days later, a judge granted him bail with conditions, despite outstanding warrants. This incident is part of a troubling trend: it’s the fourth officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque in under ten days, with all involving weapons. Police are investigating possible drug influence, though no toxicology report will be done since Siegling survived. 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/1fa498a5b5539660