A New Mexico police officer died Sunday after being stabbed whereas responding to a report of trespassing, in accordance with officers.
Las Cruces Police Division patrol officer Jonah Hernandez responded to a name reporting trespassing within the 300 block of South Valley Drive at round 5 p.m. Sunday, the police division wrote on Fb.
The investigation is in its preliminary phases, however police imagine Hernandez was stabbed by the suspect who allegedly trespassed onto the property.
Hernandez was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Middle, the place he died from his accidents.
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A New Mexico police officer was fatally stabbed on Sunday after responding to a report of trespassing. (Las Cruces Police Division)
Police additionally realized that the suspect was shot and killed by a witness who noticed at the very least a part of the interplay between Hernandez and the alleged trespasser.
A witness then used Hernandez’s radio to name for assist.
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Jonah Hernandez was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Middle, the place he died from his accidents. (Las Cruces Police Division)
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Hernandez, from El Paso, Texas, had labored for the Las Cruces Police Department for 2 years. He leaves behind his spouse and two sons, ages 10 and a couple of.
The suspect has been recognized solely as a 29-year-old man. Police stated his identify is not going to be launched till his subsequent of kin have been notified.
