Daily Press Staff Report

An alleged officer involved shooting near Carlsbad was under investigation, according to a news release from the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office.

In the release, Sheriff Matt Hutchinson said deputies responded to a location sometime Sunday near the intersection of Hidalgo Road and McKittrick Road involving a man who was threatening someone with a rifle.

Upon arrival, a deputy was alleged to have shot the man, Hutchinson said in the release.

Hutchinson requested State Police investigate the situation.

Sheriff’s officials believe no suspects are at large and there is no known threat to the public.

The investigation was ongoing, and people are urged to contact the State Police Investigations Bureau with additional information.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided, once it is available.