Dashcam Footage from Fatal Shooting of Officer Darian Jarrott
[ Editor’s note: Stops on major highways are very dangerous. There are usually no witnesses around, or anyone that can even hear the shots and know where they came from.
As Gordon can tell you, in a close distance shootout, especially with well trained people, whoever draws first wins 99% of the time. Survival rests not only on how quick your own draw is, but in spotting a giveaway sign that the other guy is about to pull so you get some adrenalin flowing.
And then there is the not inexpensive prep of bearing the cost of blowing through 500 rounds on the practice range regularly to keep your skills and confidence up that you have the speed, and the first shot will be on the mark so you are not rattled in a bad siuation.
Update On Traffic Stop Where NMSP Officer Was Killed
NMSP News:
This update identifies the officers involved and gives additional details leading up to the shooting.
LUNA COUNTY – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Ofc. Darian Jarrott initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet pickup Feb. 4, on Interstate 10 eastbound, near mile marker 102 east of Deming.
During the traffic stop, Ofc. Jarrott asked the driver, identified as Omar Felix Cueva, 39, of Deming to exit the vehicle.
Cueva exited the driver’s side holding an AR-15 style rifle and fired at least one shot at Ofc. Jarrott as he was walking to the rear of the vehicle. Ofc. Jarrott ducked and fell onto his back as Cueva ran around the back of the pickup toward Ofc. Jarrott.