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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico State Police are investigating two Albuquerque Police Department officers for allegations of excessive use of force.

The incident took place March 20, said Sgt. Chad Pierce, a spokesman for the State Police, but he declined to release any additional information.

On Monday, Police Chief Gorden Eden released a YouTube video statement on Facebook and Twitter.

He said an APD employee notified the department of possible misconduct by two officers, alleging excessive use of force.

APD has launched an internal affairs investigation into the matter, Eden said. He gave no further details, and Celina Espinoza, an APD spokeswoman, did not answer additional questions.

“The officers’ names will not be released unless there are charges against them,” she said. “They are on administrative leave, which is standard procedure in these types of cases.”

State Police are investigating whether any criminal charges will be filed, Eden said in the statement.

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According to KOAT-TV, the Mayor’s Office received a report that the officers were involved in a beating.

Eden said he notified the Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the FBI in Albuquerque about the allegations.

More details will be released when the investigation is complete, Pierce said in an email.