Max Justin Marlatt Obituary, Death: Man shot and killed by Bernalillo County deputies outside Walmart identified.
Max Justin Marlatt Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by Bernalillo County deputies outside a Walmart on Tuesday.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) confirmed that 32-year-old Max Justin Marlatt was the individual killed in the incident. Marlatt was wanted in Hazel Park, Michigan, on a first-degree felony warrant for criminal sexual contact of a minor. Officials noted that he was considered armed and dangerous.
Deputies were initially dispatched to the Walmart at 3500 Coors Blvd. SW after receiving an alert about a stolen vehicle. The Auto Theft Unit soon became involved, and investigators determined that Marlatt was the driver of the stolen car.
Authorities have not disclosed what led to the fatal shooting, but at some point during the encounter, a deputy fired at least one shot, killing Marlatt.
The Multi-Agency Task Force has taken over the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
