Felipe Hernandez
Service Record
Las Cruces New Mexico Police Department
Rank | Officer |
Dates of Service | Hired approximately 2015.[1] |
Salary | $46,846 (2018)[2] |
Last Known Status | Administrative Leave[1] |
Incident Reports
2023 Death of Teresa Gomez
On October 3, 2023, Hernandez stopped Gomez for trespassing. After seeing possible guns in the car, Hernandez ordered Gomez to get out of vehicle. Gomez initially refused, but eventually exited. During the incident, Hernandez swore at Gomez and threatened to "make [Gomez's] life a living hell". The items were paintball equipment, and Hernandez allowed Gomez to sit back down in her car. Gomez started the car and started to drive away. Hernandez fired as Gomez drove away, striking her.[1][3]
Gomez died at the hospital.[1]
Response Timeline
Hernandez was placed on paid administrative leave.[1]
A task force was formed to investigate, with members from the New Mexico State Police, the Las Cruces New Mexico Police Department, New Mexico State University Police, and the Dona Ana County New Mexico Sheriff's Office.[4]
On October 27, 2023, a lawsuit was filed against the department, alleging wrongful death.[4]
On January 9, 2024, Hernandez was charged with second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement.[5]
On January 18, 2024, the civil lawsuit was amended to include Hernandez.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Kerry Mannix, Las Cruces Police release body camera video of officer shooting and killing woman, KVIA, 2023-10-17
- ↑ Felipe Hernandez, Police Ofcr, City Of Las Cruces, govSalaries
- ↑ Matt Grubs, 4 Investigates: Las Cruces police release video of fatal shooting, KOB, 2023-10-19
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 John Cardinale, Federal case filed against the Las Cruces Police Department, KOAT, 2023-10-27
- ↑ Jason Groves, Las Cruces police officer charged in 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez, Las Cruces Sun-News, 2023-01-09
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