Otero County Sheriff's Office Releases Info on Reports of Gunfire the Evening of March 8, 2026

Description: The Otero County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Released the Following Information Regarding Reports of Gunfire on March 8th in La Junta...

Callers reported hearing approximately a dozen rounds fired in the area.

Deputies checked the area and conducted a search; however, no shell casings were located at this time. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) was also checked, and there have been no reports of any gunshot wound victims.

At this time, no injuries or property damage have been reported. The only information received was that gunshots were heard in the area. Deputies will continue to monitor the situation and follow up on any additional information that may arise.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Otero County Sheriff's Office at (719) 384-5941.

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