Thursday, October 29, 2015
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A police officer shot during a traffic stop in Albuquerque last week died early today, just more than a week after an ex-convict opened fire on the decorated police veteran outside a pharmacy, police said.
Chief Gorden Eden said in a statement that Officer Daniel Webster died at 2:30 a.m. He had served on the police force for nearly nine years.
"Officer Webster was the very best example of a life committed to public service, through his service to our country and to our community," Eden said in a message to the police force today. "He leaves a legacy of excellence and commitment, and we honor his life through our ongoing service to our community."
Webster suffered gunshot wounds to his upper body and jaw on the night of Oct. 21 after Davon Lymon, 34, opened fire outside a pharmacy and fled, police said.
Lymon's lengthy criminal history and those of men charged in other recent high-profile cases in New Mexico have led to widespread criticism from law enforcement officials. They are calling on the Legislature to enact sentencing reforms, and increase resources for police and prosecutors in high-crime areas.