Brian Benally, 29, is accused of a third-degree felony count of aggravated assault on a peace officer, a fourth-degree felony count of felon in possession of a firearm and five petty misdemeanor counts of negligent use of a deadly weapon, according to the criminal complaint.
The defendant is listed in critical condition at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.
A review of New Mexico court records show Benally has multiple felony convictions including vehicle theft.
FARMINGTON The man shot by Farmington police on May 10 faces multiple charges for allegedly pointing a handgun at an officer. He is also accused of firing 25 rounds from a .40 caliber pistol while walking in the downtown area before police located him.
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Farmington Police Department blotter for May 9, 2021
The Daily Times Staff
Calls for service
This is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department. Printed records are available in the department’s lobby at 900 N. Municipal Drive.
• Police responded to a report of a domestic fight at 12:02 a.m. on the 3500 block of North Butler Avenue. A report was taken.
• Police responded to a report of a non-domestic fight at 12:06 a.m. on the 2800 block of Cherry Hills Place. A report was taken.
• Police responded to a report of a missing/runaway person at 12:18 a.m. on the 2700 block of North Dustin Avenue. A report was taken.
Farmington Police Department blotter for May 8, 2021
The Daily Times Staff
Calls for service
This is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department. Printed records are available in the department’s lobby at 900 N. Municipal Drive.
• Police responded to a report of an accident with injuries at 1:48 a.m. at the intersection of Resource Avenue and Bloomfield Highway. A report was taken.
• Police responded to a report of a domestic fight at 2:21 a.m. on the 1100 block of Soaring Eagle Drive. A report was taken.
• Police responded to a report of an unwanted subject at 6:14 a.m. on the 500 block of East 15th Street. A report was taken.
The shooting occurred between 4:15 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. on May 10 following a 911 call reporting gunshots heard in the area of the 100 block of West Animas Street.
The man who allegedly had the firearm pointed it at officers and started to walk toward them. The four officers then fired at the man.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 505-334-6107.
FARMINGTON The man who was shot in downtown Farmington by law enforcement allegedly pointed a handgun at officers as he walked toward them, leading four officers to fire on the man.