TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A New Mexico State Police officer was shot and killed Friday morning near Tucumcari, New Mexico. The incident happened on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320.

Shooting of New Mexico State Police officer At around 5:00 a.m. local time on Friday, Hare responded to a call to help a driver with a flat tire on Interstate 40, according to state police .