ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fallen Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros has saved the lives of others through organ donation, according to New Mexico Donor Services.

Donor Services says three people received life saving organ donations from Ontiveros. They say all three recipients are recovering and doing well. The University of New Mexico Hospital and Donor Services recognized Officer Ontiveros with an honor walk, saying his legacy will live on.

Officer Ontiveros died from injuries sustained after being shot during a traffic stop. Ontiveros was shot in the neck and shoulder by 58-year-old Dennis Armenta. A fellow officer returned fire, killing Armenta.

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