05/15/2026
The Curry County Sheriff's Office sends out our condolences to the loved ones of Officer Irvin, his friends, and the Roswell Police Department. Our thoughts are with you all during this very hard time.
The Roswell Police Department is mourning the death of Officer Daniel Irvin, who passed away Wednesday night (May 13) in Roswell. Officer Irvin was assigned to RPD’s Patrol Division and had served in the department for almost four and a half years. He was 28.
At about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, RPD personnel were dispatched to an apartment in the Spring River Luxury Apartment Homes in the 1600 block of North Sycamore Avenue. Officer Irvin was found deceased from what is believed to be a self-inflicted wound. The Chaves County Sheriff’s Office helped secure the scene. The New Mexico State Police is investigating the incident. CCSO and NMSP further assisted RPD by handling all calls in the city throughout the night, until 7 a.m. Thursday.
Officer Irvin was a Field Training Officer for RPD, working with newly-sworn officers. He was named M.A.D.D. DUI Rookie of the Year in 2024. He also received numerous letters of commendation from RPD, including for apprehending an escapee from the Chaves County Detention Center and participating in the Organized Retail Crime detail.
Our condolences go out to Officer Irvin’s family and friends. RPD appreciates the support of the community during this difficult time for his law-enforcement family.