Warning Before Shooting: New Mexico Statutory Definitions

Summary and Notes

Prior to using deadly force officers should give warning if feasible.

Relevant Excerpt

For the purposes of this section, homicide is necessarily committed when a public officer or public employee has probable cause to believe he or another is threatened with serious harm or deadly force while performing those lawful duties described in this section. Whenever feasible, a public officer or employee should give warning prior to using deadly force.