Police Release New Details on Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting
Las Cruces Police have released 9-1-1 calls, body camera video, and new details about the suspect who was shot and killed by an LCPD officer outside a Chili's restaurant.
The suspect, 50-year-old Philip Adrian Mullin, allegedly threatened restaurant patrons with a knife and a hammer. The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at the Chili's on South Telshor Blvd.
Events Leading Up to the Shooting
According to Police Chief Jeremy Story, Mullin visited a local gun store around 10:40 a.m. and asked about the cheapest handgun, but left without making a purchase.
- A few hours later, around 4:15 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex for reports of a man damaging vehicles with a machete.
- Mullin allegedly damaged two cars before leaving the area.
No further details were provided about the events immediately leading up to the shooting.
Author's summary: Police release new details on deadly shooting at Las Cruces Chili's.