An Albuquerque woman is suing New Mexico State Police, saying two officers used excessive force when they shot her in the back.
The Albuquerque Journal reports that Roxanne Torres filed a federal lawsuit against the state police for the 2014 encounter.
Police said Torres was driving toward the officers at high speed when they opened fire.
Torres' attorney, Eric Dixon, says Torres was trying to leave the area because she believed she was being carjacked. He says the officers were beside the vehicle and not in danger of being hit.
State Police spokeswoman Sgt. Elizabeth Armijo says the agency does not comment on pending lawsuits.
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