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State Police fatally shoot man following Torrance County manhunt
NMSP say the person killed shot at a deputy in the Torre贸n and Manzano area
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New Mexico State Police shot and killed a man accused of firing at a Torrance County Sheriff鈥檚 Office deputy Tuesday afternoon.
The man shot at the deputy near N.M. 55 in the Torre贸n and Manzano area, according to a news release. He then fled the scene, prompting a search.
State Police said the man died at the scene following the manhunt. No deputies or officers were injured.
Authorities did not immediately identify the person killed or provide additional details.
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