LUDLOW, VT — The Vermont State Police is identifying the individuals involved in Thursday’s shooting at the Fox Run Inn in Ludlow.
The man who was shot is Jaime Gomez, 18, who lived in a room at the inn.
He is continuing to receive treatment for his injuries Friday at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
The member of the Ludlow Police Department who shot Gomez is Chief Jeffrey Warfle.
VSP’s investigation has determined that local police received a call reporting a disturbance at the inn at about 6 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
Chief Warfle responded to the call and encountered Gomez, who was reported to be agitated and destroying property.
Video of the encounter shows the chief spoke with Gomez and attempted to de-escalate the situation.
Chief Warfle subsequently spoke with a witness when Gomez approached them.
He refused to follow Chief Warfle’s commands, pulled an item from his pocket and lunged at the chief.
At that point Chief Warfle fired his service weapon, striking Gomez, who then dropped a knife.
Chief Warfle immediately summoned medical assistance and additional first responders to the scene.
The state police has obtained an arrest warrant for Gomez for one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and another of attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Chief Warfle is cooperating with investigators but has yet to be interviewed.
Questions about Chief Warfle’s employment status should be directed to the town of Ludlow.
Upon completion of the investigation, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the relevant county’s state’s attorney’s office will conduct independent reviews of the use of force.
