A New Mexico State Police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on a highway Friday, authorities said. (New Mexico State Police)The shooting occurred early Friday morning on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320, near Tucumcari in eastern New Mexico, officials said. PHOTO: New Mexico State Police released this photo of a suspect sought in the fatal shooting of an officer. PHOTO: Authorities respond to the scene after a New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot on Interstate 40, March 15, 2024. Suspect sought after New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot on highway: Authorities originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News March 15, 2024 18:01 UTC