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Armed Man, Woman Dead After Shooting Involving Hobbs Police

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New Mexico State Police say an armed man and a bystander are dead following a shooting involving Hobbs police officers.

The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday after Hobbs police were called to a home on reports of a suicidal person.

At the scene, officers encountered 48-year-old Kenneth Lanphier.

State police say Lanphier had a gun and shot at officers.

A Hobbs police officer returned fire, striking Lanphier who later died at a hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

A woman outside the home who was believed to be Lanphier's roommate was struck by gunfire.

She was transported to a Hobbs-area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Her name hasn't been released as of Thursday night.

Investigators say it appears the woman was struck by shots fired from Lanphier's gun.

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