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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Having watched Midwest Safety's video of the incident that took Jonah's life. I was deeply touched having to watch the officers respond and try save Jonah's life, fighting through their emotions to save their fellow officer. I give all my gratitude to the courageous citizen, Issiah Artorga who shot and killed the perpetrator, putting the horrific situation to an end.

It is my upmost sadness that the situation didn't turn out positive as everybody expected and sadly Jonah passed away from his injuries. I hope his family is doing well and the entire department has healed from this incident.

Wade Martin

December 23, 2025