Former deputy killed in shooting involving Valencia County sheriff’s deputies [Video]

Video above: More details have been revealed in a shooting involving Valencia County sheriff deputies. In December 2024, KOAT obtained body camera footage from New Mexico State Police following the aftermath of the shooting. Warning: Video may be disturbing to viewersIn October, VCSO released body camera footage of their own in what led to the shooting. On Sept. 29, 2024, Michael Gabaldon’s, 52, widow made multiple calls to VCSO/911 within 24 hours to alert them of alleged threats from their neighbor, Thomas Rodriguez, before her husband, Gabaldon was shot by a deputy. On Friday, Dec. 27, Gabaldon’s family released a statement to KOAT following his death. Their full statement is below. MORE: Deputy-involved shooting in Valencia County A final call for assistance was made from Gabaldon’s widow to VCSO following more alleged threats from Rodriguez. When deputies returned, a gunshot could be heard before a deputy shouts: “Drop it! I’m …