An exchange of gunfire between a police officer and a suspect in Taos on Saturday wounded both and forced authorities to divert traffic along a main road in the tourist enclave, authorities said.
Town manager Andrew Gonzales confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press that the officer and suspect were both taken to a hospital and that the suspect was likely to succumb to their injuries.
He declined to release more information, saying the shooting would under go a full investigation.
The Pueblo-style Taos Plaza is seen on July 3, 2002, at the center of Taos, New Mexico. Gunfire broke out Saturday about a half-mile south of the historic Taos Plaza. (Neil Jacobs/Getty Images)
"Please keep our officers, first responders and community in your prayers," Gonzales said.
It’s unclear what led to the shooting, which happened in a commercial district about a half-mile south of the historic Taos Plaza. The area includes a grocery store, a barber shop, restaurants and other businesses.