Vermont State Police say that a non-fatal shooting involving Ludlow Police Chief Jeffrey Warfle occurred on January 1, 2026, at the Fox Run Inn on Main Street in Ludlow. The incident took place around 6:15 a.m. when police responded to a reported disturbance. During the encounter, 18-year-old Jaime Gomez, who was staying at the inn, allegedly approached Chief Warfle while disregarding commands and lunged at him. According to police, Chief Warfle fired his weapon, striking Gomez, who subsequently dropped a knife.
Gomez is currently hospitalized at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Gomez on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The investigation remains active, with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the local county’s state attorney’s office set to conduct independent reviews of the incident once the police inquiry concludes. No further details have been released, and the status of Chief Warfle’s employment is directed to the town of Ludlow. As this case develops, updates will be provided by the Vermont State Police.
Source: Vermont State Police
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