Social media footage captured a brown SUV weaving through the annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Parade, one of New Mexico’s longest-running events. Among the injured were two Gallup police officers who were treated for their injuries. According to KOAT7, the driver traveled the parade route in the wrong direction. The agency says two other people were inside the SUV. The driver of the SUV was taken into custody. The police arrested the two passengers, while the marchers shouted angrily and confronted the three. NMSP is investigating an incident involving multiple pedestrians at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration. Multiple people, including two Gallup PD officers, were injured and are being treated at the scene. The driver is in custody. More information when available. pic.twitter.com/fRSKmUPPcZ — NMSP (@NMStatePolice) August 5, 2022 The names of the suspects have not yet been released. The Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial is a 10-day celebration consisting of in-person and virtual events. The city celebrated 100 years of the annual event this year, with the parade culminating in the first night’s festivities.
