Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office Synopsis: “On February 27, 2024, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office sworn personnel were conducting an auto theft tactical operation. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a green Acura SUV which had pulled into the parking lot of the Ramada Plaza Hotel, located at 2020 Menaul Blvd NE, the vehicle fled and crashed into the exterior of the hotel. The driver later identified as Lupe Vargas exited the vehicle and armed himself with a handgun. Vargas utilized the firearm to gain access to a locked bar on the property. Deputies pursued Vargas and ultimately a deputy involved shootingoccurred. Vargas was not struck by gunfire but was taken into custody with the assistance of a police service dog while attempting to steal a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office marked patrol unit.” News article: https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/bernalillo-county-sheriffs-deputies-involved-in-shooting-suspect-hospitalized/