Pursuit That Started In Texas Ends In Gunfire In New Mexico
Pursuit That Started In Texas Ends In Gunfire In New Mexico Save Email Print
2 comments
A | A | A

(November 9, 2008)—New Mexico State Police were investigating Sunday after a traffic stop in Texas led to a pursuit that ended in deadly gunfire.

A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped a 1996 Ford Explorer Saturday morning for speeding on US 60 outside Friona, Texas.

The driver identified himself with a New Mexico driver's license as Jawayne Helfferich, 39, of Clovis, N.M.

A female passenger also occupied the vehicle.

Helfferich drove off and the trooper gave chase.

The Parmer Sheriff's Department and the Friona Police Department joined in the pursuit, which continued into New Mexico and ended approximately 12 miles north of Clovis, after shots were fired by a Texas trooper.

Helfferich was wounded.

He was taken by ambulance to a medical center in Clovis and was later airlifted to University Medical Center in Lubbock.

Helfferich was last reported to be in serious condition.

The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting the investigation and is working with the Texas Rangers.

DPS has obtained a warrant charging Helfferich with evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle, a felony.
More Stories
Drug Testing Ordered For Mother Of Murdered Mexia Boy

5-Year-Old Shooting Victim Identified

Manhunt Underway After Violent Central Texas Assault

Swine Flu Claims Life Of Temple Woman

 Texas Man Charged With Capital Murder In Infant Daughter’s Disappearance

One-Car Accident Claims Life Of 35-Year-Old Central Texas Man

Teenage Texas Counselor Hacks Opossum To Death

Five Die Thursday When Train Hits Car
Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
By posting this comment I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
You must agree to the Terms of Service to continue.
Read Comments
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
Posted by: C Location: Waco on Nov 10, 2008 at 08:10 AM
Ok, now the driver was pulled over for speeding, and there was a female passenger in the vehicle also, does anyone know what happened to her, and why the driver took off, were there drugs or some other type of illegal things in the vehicle, because a person was shot and i just wish there was more info. looking forward to an update on this story
Posted by: Heart-Of-Texas Location: Waco on Nov 9, 2008 at 01:06 PM
All he had to do is 'stop, and obey' the Police Officers. Simple enough!! Back-To-The-Future!!
Most Texas Prison Inmates Face The Summer Without AC
111 Comments
Waco FBI Agent Sentenced In Dog Shooting
62 Comments
Sentencing For FBI Agent Convicted In Animal Cruelty Case Recheduled For Wednesday
40 Comments
Ex-Principal Avoids Prison Time In Graphic Text Message Case
36 Comments
Pregnant Woman, Unborn Child Die In Highway Collision
36 Comments
Teen Killed, Three Others Injured When Car Slams Into Trees
36 Comments
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
10 On Your Side
Answers from our experts on topics that affect YOU.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Full-Time Physical Therapist - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Full-Time Physical Therapist in our Pediatric Rehabilitation Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage and benefits plan. Join Metroplex in “Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ”.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.