Police killings
2013-2020

Nathaniel Montoya

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 2/17/2018

Las Cruces, Dona Ana, NM
1401 E Lohman Ave

Nathaniel Montoya was wanted for questioning following a murder. Police spotted a van matching the description of Montoya's, and made a traffic stop. Montoya fled, and a high-speed chase began. The van, driven by Montoya, struck a parked vehicle in a convenience store parking lot, ending the chase, police said. At least one officer fired several rounds, killing Montoya.