Thursday, a man was killed in an officer involved shooting at the Chilis Restaurant on South Telshor. Today, The Las Cruces Police Department held a news conference where new information was shared. A warning to our listeners, this story includes the sound of gunfire.

The man has been identified as 50-year-old Philip Adrian Mullin, who was inside the Chili’s with a knife and hammer according to two 911 calls received.

In the body cam video that was released by the Las Cruces Police Department, you can see Mullin was inside his car, as the officer approached and asked him to exit the vehicle. Mullin grabbed a hammer and walked towards the officer for approximately 60 feet.

The officer can be heard yelling at Mullin, “Put your hands up, I’m not going to tell you again. Don’t come any clos

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