Suspect in custody after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy is shot in altercation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– A sheriff’s deputy that was shot in the line of duty is expected to be okay.
The Chaves County News Network reports a suspect is in custody after the shooting of a Lincoln County Deputy Sunday morning.The suspect’s name has not been released.
The deputy was taken to El Paso and is expected to make a full recovery.
State Police are investigating, and are expected to release more information shortly.
KRQE will provide updates as details are made availabl