Hobbs, NM (KKOB) – New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Hobbs on Thursday involving a Hobbs PD officer. According to initial information, around 1 a.m. Thursday, an Hobbs PD officer for unknown reasons tried to detain a man identified ad 40-year old Saul Licon, who was riding a bicycle. Licon, fled on the bike until he entered an alleyway. That’s when the officer says, Licon dismounted the bicycle and attempted to take off on foot.
The officer got out of his patrol car and ordered Licon to stop. A struggle happened between the two men, and that’s when the officer discharged his handgun, striking Licon. He was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to police records, Licon had three active arrest warrants for aggravated assault on a peace officer, battery upon a peace officer, and other charges.
