New Mexico State Police said a man went from threatening suicide to opening fire on a Chaves County deputy and an officer — injuring both — overnight Wednesday in Roswell.

Dakota Perkins, 29, was arrested after exchanging gunfire with authorities, according to State Police. The deputy and officer, with Roswell police, are expected to survive.

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