New Mexico Officer Dies 6 Days After Being Shot During Traffic Stop

A Bloomfield, New Mexico, Police officer who was shot multiple times during a traffic stop on Monday (May 26, 2025) died Sunday (June 1, 2025).

Officer Timothy Ontiveros died Sunday night in an Albuquerque hospital after multiple surgeries, Bloomfield Police Chief Phillip Francisco said on Facebook.

“Officer Ontiveros was a valued member of the Bloomfield Police Department. In his short time with the agency, he demonstrated kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of the community he served.

“We are all grieving his loss and ask for your prayers and support for the

Officer Ontiveros served with the Bloomfield Police Department since 2024 and previously worked for the Farmington Police Department.