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Mother Of Man Shot After Chase Says Son Wasn’t Armed
The mother of a man wounded by Texas law enforcement officers after a pursuit into New Mexico says her son did not have a gun.
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(November 11, 2008)--The mother of a 39-year-old man whom Texas law enforcement officers shot and wounded after an SUV chase into New Mexico says her son was unarmed.
JaWayne Helfferich of Clovis, N.M., was shot Saturday after a pursuit that began in Texas and ended about 12 miles north of Clovis.
His family said he remains in serious condition at a hospital in Lubbock with six gunshot wounds.
Glenda Camp of Portales, N.M. was a passenger in her son's sport utility vehicle during the chase, which ended when the SUV went into a ditch, broke an axle and crashed into patrol cars.
She says her son was not armed and never threatened officers.
New Mexico State Police declined comment.
The Texas Department of Public Safety obtained a warrant charging Helfferich with evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle.
The pursuit began southwest of Friona, Texas, when a DPS officer stopped Helfferich for speeding and the man sped away.
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Come on MOM give us a break, your son was guilty in some form and who knows you maybe also.
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BS. He was armed with a more than 1500 lb weapon.
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Hats off to all the troopers and officers that keep our streets safer. Thank You!!
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