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1 person shot in Tucumcari; suspect in custody

Police were on the scene of a shooting Monday afternoon at the Quay County Family Health Center in Tucumcari. A suspect was in custody.

Tucumcari Police Sgt. Lorenzo Emillio said a report about someone being shot first came in about 4 p.m. Monday.

He said the victim was in stable condition and was being transported by ambulance to Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari.

Emillio said the suspect was in custody. He did not identify the victim or the suspect.

He said he wasn't sure whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the clinic at 1302 E. Main St. He said staff members would be interviewed to get more details about the shooting.

Local law enforcement officers were seen stretching crime-scene tape around the front perimeter of the clinic. Emillio said they were securing the scene for evidence.

 
 
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