Man wanted in Albuquerque death dies in standoff
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 -
     
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ALBUQUERQUE -- A man wanted to connection with the death of an Albuquerque man has died following a bizarre standoff with authorities.

Wes Brannon was pronounced dead Tuesday in Mora County after authorities said Brannon slammed into a parked deputy's car and officers fired on him.

State Police did not say whether Brannon died from gunshot wounds or from the crash.

Police believe that Brannon was link the death of Albuquerque resident Greg Miller whose body was found Tuesday. Police said they suspect the man who killed Miller believed he was sleeping with his wife.

Deputies and State Police responded to a call from Brannon's estranged wife who said Brannon was at her door with a gun. When they arrived, authorities said Brannon rammed into a parked deputy's car.




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