Roswell PD releases video of May police shooting

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Depratment released video on Thursday of a shootout in May that left an officer injured and the suspect dead. According to police, Faustino Charette Jr. fled on foot and hid under a pile of tires after a high-speed chase with police. Police said he fired at Sgt. Chance Cavin hitting him in the leg.

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When officers arrived at the scene, they dragged Cavin to safety. The department said Cavin is recovering.

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