[kellyhound]

Clovis, NM – August 31, 2016 – On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at about 5:10 p.m., Officers of the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Mitchell Street, Lindsey Law Office, in reference to Anthony Baca (34 years of age).

Anthony Baca was wanted on an outstanding felony arrest warrant of Assault with Intent to Commit a Violent Felony on a Peace Officer, for an incident that occurred in Clovis on August 29, 2016.

Officers arrived on scene, made contact with Baca
and took him into custody without incident.

On Monday, August 29, 2016, at about 11:37 p.m., Officer Caron of the Clovis Police Department was patrolling the area of the 900 block of Wallace Street in Clovis, New Mexico, when he conducted a traffic stop of a bicycle for a minor traffic offense.

Officer Caron made contact with the rider of the bicycle who was identified as Anthony Baca (34 years of age).

A warrant check was run on Baca and Clovis Police Department Dispatched relayed Baca had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for failure to appear in court for his person.

Officer Caron told Baca he was under arrest and as he attempted to handcuff Baca, Baca resisted Officer Caron’s attempt to arrest him and fled on foot. Officer Caron gave chase and informed dispatch he was in a foot pursuit.

During the chase, Baca attempted to scale a fence. Officer Caron ordered Baca to stop and deployed his Taser ECD in effort to gain control of Baca.

Baca was not incapacitated by the Taser. Officer Caron stated Baca raised his right arm, he heard a loud bang, saw the muzzle flash from a firearm and immediately felt a burning sensation in his left thigh.

Officer Caron went to the ground and was able to draw his pistol, but by this time Baca had fled the scene. Officer Caron radioed dispatch relaying a “shots fired” call.

Additional Officers from the Clovis Police Department arrived on scene. Officer Caron was given first aid and was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center by Clovis Fire Department Ambulance.

Officer Caron was treated for his wound and was subsequently released from the hospital. A perimeter was set in the area of the shooting.

Officers of the Clovis Police Department, Curry County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico State Police searched for Baca but were unable to locate him at that time.

[KainRavenix]

Thank you for serving Officer Caron. And thank you for wearing that body cam so we could also relive that beautiful rush.

[Mufasa7]

Cop got owned and then hid behind a grill like a woman

[Oswald2001]

"If you run...you'll get the gun."

That's the correct policy.



If the officer would have shot the guy as soon as he ran the first time, he would have been better off.

Tasers should not contribute to officer danger.

This shameful episode clearly illustrates the current insane Politically Correct hobbling of the police.

[indybob]

build the WALL

[snookiea]

Must be a real shit neighborhood if they heard shots, screaming, and police radio and weren't surprised enough to see what was up

[Shakey]

What an idiot. Now he'll serve MUCH more time in prison.