NMSU coach told police officer worries of shooting retaliation

New Mexico State coach Greg Heiar said he feared possible retaliation in the consequences of a fatal shooting that involved one of his players, according to New Mexico State Police body video camera footage released to ESPN on Friday.Heiar consulted with New Mexico State Authorities officer David Esquibel hours after Aggies junior forward Mike Peake shot and eliminated Brandon Travis, a University of New Mexico trainee, on Nov. 19 at a dorm on the UNM campus in what state cops have called a self-defense event. Heiar informed Esquibel that he was concerned for the security of his family and his players however assured the officer,” If I hear anything, I will call immediately.”2 Associated The New Mexico State-New Mexico game set for that day was canceled after the shooting, as was a Dec. 3 match on the Aggies ‘campus.Peake was likewise shot in the incident. State cops have actually said he was set up by

a 17-year-old lady and her buddies who had been in a battle with Peake at a football game between the schools.Heiar did not respond to phone calls from state cops after the interview. He filled his group onto a bus after the

game was canceled as state authorities pursued possible evidence and interviews with three New Mexico State players who were seen with Peake after the shooting, according to a state authorities investigation report.”I indicate, [Peake] is going to have a long road ahead of him no matter what, “Heiar informed Esquibel.”He may never ever play a second of basketball for me ever once again. That’s simply the reality, so I need to secure the rest of my group and the rest of my individuals while you guys are doing the investigation.”Heiar included: “I’m worried about my spouse and child just being at the game. A student shot … individuals say, a New Mexico State basketball player shot a student. That’s not going to go over well in front of 15,000 individuals. This is about the safety of everyone. That’s where I’m at.”Esquibel validated Heiar’s concerns.” That’s our most significant issue is the safety of everyone else today,”Esquibel stated. “We do not want anything

to intensify. We don’t desire any retaliation.

We don’t desire anybody [else] to be shot or killed.” Esquibel informed Heiar that 3 of his players– Marchelus Avery, Issa Muhammad and Anthony Roy– were seen on video getting Peake in a yellow Camaro after the shooting. Peake

placed multiple products in the trunk of the lorry, according to state police.Heiar informed Esquibel that every member of his team rode the bus to Albuquerque. He stated he might not identify the lady who was driving the cars and truck when Esquibel revealed him her name.After Heiar might not be reached, state authorities stopped the Aggies’bus at a rest stop. Inside, Lorenzo Jenkins, who acts as an unique assistant to Heiar, had Peake’s tablet in a backpack. An unnamed New Mexico State administrator had his phone, state police said. The gun used in the shooting was located at the team hotel in Albuquerque, where assistant coach Dominique Taylor had it wrapped in a towel after Heiar called him and told him that Avery, Muhammad and Roy could tell him where to find the weapon.It’s unclear how and where the products were carried after the shooting.The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that it is working with state police to examine the”conduct”of the New Mexico State coaches, personnel and players.Avery, Muhammad and Roy were all suspended for New Mexico State’s game at Santa Clara on Wednesday. Peake has been suspended forever pending the outcome of different university and state cops investigations.No players or coaches have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting. A New Mexico State representative stated the

school had not disciplined any coaches”at this time. “In a different interview with Esquibel, Taylor stated Peake’s daddy had been murdered when he was young which he didn’t have many member of the family to speak with.

Taylor stated the discussion with Peake’s guardians”was a hard phone call. “Heiar had asked Esquibel what he had to do to help Peake get legal counsel.Before he collected his group and

left town, Heiar said he was perplexed by the whole situation.”I’m just shaking. I’m just sick to my stomach,” Heiar informed the policeman.