New Mexico State Police Release ‘Cops’ Footage of Fatal Albuquerque Shooting
New Mexico State Police have released footage from the TV show 'Cops' documenting a deadly shooting incident involving officers that occurred in Albuquerque on October 3rd. The footage shows an encounter where officers attempted to stop Isaiah Washington, who allegedly…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, November 11, 2026 — New Mexico State Police have made public footage captured by the television show ‘Cops’ detailing a fatal shooting incident involving law enforcement officers. The event took place in Albuquerque on October 3rd.
The released video documents an encounter where officers were attempting to stop an individual identified as Isaiah Washington. According to reports, Washington allegedly discharged a firearm at one of the officers present during the incident. Subsequently, the officer returned fire, leading to Washington’s death.
The investigation into the shooting is currently being overseen by the district attorney’s office. The New Mexico State Police’s release of the ‘Cops’ footage provides visual documentation of the events as they unfolded. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the attempted stop, the exact sequence of actions, and the type of stolen gun allegedly used were not further elaborated in the provided summary. The district attorney’s office’s involvement indicates a formal review process is underway to determine the facts and actions taken by all parties involved.
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