Archive · 2 Jun 2025
New Mexico Police Officer Dies After Memorial Day Shooting
A police officer named Timothy Ontiveros in New Mexico has died after being shot.
It happened when he pulled over a man for a traffic violation.
The man didn't follow the officer's instructions and then started shooting when officers tried to arrest him.
Another officer shot back, killing the man.
Officer Ontiveros was taken to a hospital but sadly passed away a few days later.
The officer was remembered as kind, professional and dedicated to helping the community.
Bloomfield police officer Timothy Ontiveros died after being shot during a traffic stop.
The shooting occurred on Memorial Day after a suspect refused to cooperate during a traffic stop.
The suspect opened fire when officers attempted to arrest him.
The suspect was killed by return fire from another officer at the scene.
Ontiveros, 33, previously worked for Farmington Police Department and was a volunteer firefighter.
- Who
- Timothy Ontiveros, a Bloomfield police officer, and a suspect who was shot and killed.
- What
- Bloomfield police officer Timothy Ontiveros died after being shot during a traffic stop.
- When
- The shooting occurred on Memorial Day, with the officer's death several days later.
- Where
- Albuquerque hospital and Bloomfield, New Mexico
- Why
- A man opened fire on officers after a traffic stop arrest attempt.
- Victim
- Timothy Ontiveros
- Age
- 33
- Department
- Bloomfield Police Department
- Location
- New Mexico
- Cause of Death
- Gunshot wound
- Incident Date
- Memorial Day