Las Cruces Cop Felipe Hernandez Charged with Murder in Shooting of Unarmed Grandma

Shooting of Teresa Gomez

The Dona Ana County District Attorney, Gerald Byers, has charged Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez in October 2023. Here are the key details regarding this incident:

Las Cruces Cop Felipe Hernandez

Incident Details

• Date and Time: The shooting occurred around 4:45 a.m. on October 3, 2023, when Teresa Gomez was in her car and was approached by Officer Felipe Hernandez.
• - Encounter: Hernandez asked Gomez to step out of the car and informed her that the man inside her vehicle was trespassing, leading to an investigation. The encounter eventually resulted in Gomez’s death.
• - Charges: Felipe Hernandez is facing second-degree murder charges with a firearm enhancement for killing Teresa Gomez while he was on bike patrol.
• - Body-Cam Video: Police body-cam footage appears to show the officer firing his weapon at Gomez, leading to the second-degree murder charge.

District Attorney’s Statement