New Mexico State Police are seen breaking the passenger side window of a minivan full of kids during a traffic stop that escalated. (Courtesy New Mexico State Police) mpetroski@abqjournal.com Mon Nov 18 18:01:59 -0700 2013 1384822918 FILENAME: 162635.jpg

SANTA FE – State Police are investigating an Oct. 28 traffic stop gone wrong south of Taos in which an officer fired at a van as it sped away with five children inside, reports the Albuquerque Journal.A video of the dashboard camera, which appeared on CNN, ABC and other national media over the weekend, shows one officer trying to bash in a window as the children scream and then another officer firing when the driver takes off.New Mexico State Police Chief Pete Kassetas issued a statement Monday calling the incident “concerning” and said a thorough investigation was underway.