Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Sunday, February 11, 2024
Add to My HeroesJonah 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 164 ReflectionsI came here from a true crime video. Officer Hernandez you didn't deserve what happened to you,. just doing your job that you were trained to do. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and sons. And fellow law enforcement officers that responded to save your life.
Our mental health care system is long overdue for a overhaul. I can only hope that the man that tried to help you knows he is a hero.
Tonya LaFarr, Des Moines Iowa
Private Citizen, Law Enforcement Supporter
March 27, 2025
