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Man fatally shot by 2 Ruidoso police officers

New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving two Ruidoso police officers at the scene of a domestic disturbance.

Authorities say the shooting happened around 5 a.m. Sunday when two officers responded to a call about a domestic incident.

Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo says the officers entered the home and came into contact with an adult male.

Both officers fired their weapons, striking him.

Armijo says the man died at the scene.

No further details are being released at this time.

Armijo says both officers are on administrative leave, which is routine procedure.

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