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Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez was stabbed to death while responding to a trespassing call at the 300 block of South Valley Drive in Las Cruces.
A witness to the stabbing shot the suspect while another witness called 911 for help.
Officer Hernandez was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center where he died from a knife wound to his neck.
The subject had a lengthy criminal record and mental illness.
Officer Hernandez had served with the Las Cruces Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Hernandez gave the Las Cruces Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Las Cruces community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Hernandez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jonah is the only officer of Las Cruces Police Department remembered here.
Jonah is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Jonah is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jonah is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 2 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jonah was 35. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Jonah had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jonah was 35. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jonah had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jonah was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jonah had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 14.6% of these deaths in NM, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Las Cruces Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 4.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-WT
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