New Mexico State Police released this photo of a suspect sought in the fatal shooting of an officer.A New Mexico State Police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on a highway Friday, authorities said.New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare is seen in this photo.The shooting occurred early Friday morning on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320, near Tucumcari in eastern New Mexico, officials said.
"It's a tragic reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face each time they put on a uniform and report for duty," Lujan Grisham said in a statement. "Officer Hare was doing his job protecting his community, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow officers at this most difficult time.
State police released photos of the suspect in the shooting and said he was last seen on foot on the I-40 Frontage Road at milepost 304, between Montoya and Newkirk, police said. "The suspect is armed and dangerous, do not approach, call 911 immediately," New Mexico State Police said on social media.Authorities in Hartley County, Texas, previously told ABC News they had received reports that the suspect may have fled the scene on a train heading east into the Texas Panhandle region. But after a thorough search, Hartley County Sheriff Chanze Fowler said there were no passengers on the train and no evidence related to the suspect.
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