Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez

Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez | Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez | Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez | Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez | Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez

Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Sunday, February 11, 2024

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Jonah Hernandez

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. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 989

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon
  • Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person, trespasser, EDP, convicted felon

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Rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here. I pray your sacrifice will not be in vain.

I watched this video as part of a training scenario and it had a profound impact on me and is something I will never forget.

Lord, I ask that you bless those who mourn the tragic death of Officer Hernandez. Please give them the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy all the good he gave. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love. Amen

Quartermaster / Logistics Officer Chuck
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May 2, 2024

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