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Man with Pocketknife Shot by APD Sergeant
22 Jul
Summary
- Siegling approached officer with a pocketknife after fleeing.
- APD details officer-involved shooting from June 2nd.
- Siegling had outstanding warrants and a lengthy criminal record.
Albuquerque police released details regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 2nd. Sgt. Paul Durham encountered Benjamin Siegling during a patrol operation addressing increased aggravated assaults. Siegling initially provided a false identity and attempted to flee when Durham discovered the discrepancy. During a foot pursuit, Siegling stopped, turned, and advanced toward Sgt. Durham with a pocketknife. Siegling was shot once in the chest and once in the shoulder. He was hospitalized and subsequently arrested on multiple charges. Siegling's criminal history includes prior arrests for shoplifting, organized retail theft, and evading an officer. He had outstanding warrants from previous cases dating back to 2025 and 2026.
