ALAMOSA — The Blanca Police Department has released the name of the male arrested in connection with the active shooter incident that took place on Wednesday afternoon in the town of Blanca in Costilla County.

In a statement posted on the BPD Facebook page Wednesday night, the subject was identified as 21-year-old Ricardo Haro. BPD wrote that Haro had multiple weapons and rounds of ammunition in his possession at the time of his arrest.

On Wednesday at about 2 p.m., officers with the BPD responded to a report of an active shooter in the vicinity of Main Street and Smith Avenue in Blanca. Upon arriving on the scene, officers located Haro and a standoff ensued with multiple shots fired.

A reverse 911 was issued along with a request by BPD for all residents to stay inside their homes and away from windows and doors.

At approximately 4 p.m., Haro was taken into custody without incident. BPD reports that two rifles, a handgun and multiple rounds of ammunition were found in his possession.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have information on the incident, call dispatch at 719-589-5807.