Suspect in Deming active shooter incident is killed by police

DEMING, New Mexico -- A suspect in an active shooter incident in Deming was shot and killed by police during a confrontation midday Wednesday.

New Mexico State Police confirmed the suspect was shot and killed by Deming police and Homeland Security investigators in a desert area between 1st and 8th streets; no officers were injured.

The NMSP asked people to stay clear of the area as they investigated into the afternoon and evening.

Authorities had also temporarily shut down a portion of Interstate 10 as events unfolded around 11 a.m.; restaurants and other business at Exit 82 from the highway went on lockdown.

No further details were available as of Wednesday evening.