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 shot and killed by an officer outside a Chili's restaurant.
The suspect, 50-year-old Philip Adrian Mullin, allegedly threatened patrons with a knife and a hammer. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the Chili's on South Telshor Blvd.
Events Leading Up to the Shooting
- Around 10:40 a.m., Mullin visited a local gun store, inquiring 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.
- Police say Mullin damaged two cars before leaving the area.
Police Chief Jeremy Story provided details about the events leading up to the shooting.
Author's summary: New details emerge about a deadly officer-involved shooting at a Las Cruces Chili's.