Bloomfield Police Department - New Mexico

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 6-1-2025

Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros Passed from Injuries Sustained in the Line of Duty Shooting.

It is with deep sadness we inform that Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros passed away on Sunday, 6/1/2025 due to injuries sustained during a shooting on the night of Monday, 5/26/2025.

Officer Ontiveros was conducting a traffic stop in Bloomfield, NM when he was shot multiple times by the driver, Officer Ontiveros was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center where he remained until he was stable enough to be flown to Albuquerque on Tuesday morning, 5/27/2025.

In Albuquerque, despite multiple surgeries and tireless efforts from medical staff made for his survival and recovery, Officer Ontiveros passed away as a result of his injuries on Sunday, 6/1/2025.

“Officer Ontiveros was a valued member of the Bloomfield Police Department. In his short time with the agency, he demonstrated kindness, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of the community he served”. “We are all grieving his loss and ask for your prayers and support for the family of Officer Ontiveros and the Bloomfield Police Department as we navigate this tremendous loss.”

Officer Ontiveros has been with the Bloomfield Police Department since December 2024 and previously worked for the Farmington Police Department. Additionally, he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Aztec Fire Department since 2017.

Procession and funeral arrangements have not been confirmed yet. We will update the public at a later date with the appropriate information.

Phillip Francisco

Chief of Police, Bloomfield Police Department