Unbelievably graphic bodycam video captures the moment that New Mexico police fatally shot innocent man Robert Dotson after going to the wrong residence in response to a domestic violence incident. They then opened fire on the victim’s crying widow.
The gunshot happened at 11.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Late on Thursday, the New Mexico State Police provided more information, and Farmington police confirmed on Friday that the three involved officers were on paid administrative leave while the situation was being investigated.
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Who was Robert Dotson?
Robert Dotson, a 52-year-old Farmington, New Mexico, homeowner, was shot and murdered by police on April 5, 2023. In a disturbing video provided by Farmington Police, cops can be seen realizing they are at the wrong house just before shooting Dotson, who unlocks his door brandishing a gun.
A man named RJ Brown commented on the Farmington Police Department’s comment thread, writing, “This was a good man. He had two kids in the home he was protecting. I hope they all are fired. Maybe even charged and the chief resigns. Those are his employees. He’s at fault as well. It won’t make it better but I hope the FPD writes the biggest check absolutely possible to this family! Complete BS.”
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As the cops begin to back away from the wrong house, Dotson comes, opens the door, and pulls out a firearm. Officers in panic can be heard saying, “Hey! Hey!” before shooting Dotson dead at close range.
A woman’s screaming can be heard coming from the house around a minute later. The woman, later identified as Dotson’s widow, Kimberly Jones-Dotson, suddenly comes at the door with another weapon.
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One traumatized officer murmurs under his breath, ‘Please, don’t,’ as though he’s anticipating another bloody shootout. The officers retaliate after the woman shoots her weapon at them.
According to state police, the woman dropped her gun when she realized that the people outside her residence were police officials.