Shooting involving Farmington police under investigation

FARMINGTON — The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office and New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Farmington that sent a suspect to the hospital.

Farmington police tell Albuquerque’s KQRE that the shooting occurred Saturday near Kirtland when a suspect fled from sheriff ’s deputies after driving erratically.

After continuing toward Farmington, police say the suspect hit several vehicles near Highway 64 before coming to a stop. Authorities say the suspect pulled out a knife before advancing toward a police officer, who opened fire.