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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Hello, I'm writing from Belarus, which is far away from New Mexico, and I have never personally met this person. But recently I watched a video about him, and I immediately understood what a good man he was because all his colleagues came to see him right away and were very worried. I became convinced of this when I read about him and how his loved ones spoke about him. It made me very sad and still saddens me that such a good person passed away so suddenly. I sincerely want to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer John Hernandez. I want you to know that his light has reached other countries, and he will not be forgotten. I hope you remain as strong as possible; I think that's what he would have wanted. Rest in peace beautiful man.

a citizen of Belarus

February 12, 2026

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