City of Las Cruces reaches $20M settlement

New Mexico city reaches $20M settlement in the death of a woman shot by officer
A city in New Mexico has reached a $20 million settlement with the family of a woman shot and killed by a police officer who was later charged with second-degree murder. Teresa Gomez was fatally shot in October 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car.
City of Las Cruces reaches $20M settlement after deadly shooting involving former officer
The Las Cruces Police Department is going to pay $20 million after reaching a settlement with the estate of a woman who a former police officer shot and killed.
City of Las Cruces agrees to $20 million settlement for family of woman killed by police officer
The City of Las Cruces just agreed to a $20 million settlement with the Estate of Teresa Gomez, who was shot by Officer Felipe Hernandez.
Las Cruces Police Department Honors Fallen Officer with 330 Arrests in Operation Not in Vain
Operation Not in Vain leads to 330 arrests and over 1,200 citations in memory of fallen officer Jonah Hernandez.
Armed man arrested after being shot by Las Cruces police
Police responded to the 1300 block of South Espina Street for a report of an armed man yelling outside. He was found armed, which led to an officer shooting and hitting him at least once. The suspect, described as 50-year-old Danny Garcia De Leon, was arrested after being hospitalized. No police officers were hurt in the shooting.
$20M settlement reached in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting
The City of Las Cruces has reached a $20-million settlement with the family of a woman who was allegedly shot and killed by a former Las Cruces police officer last year. The City of Las Cruces said it’s also in the final stages of financing the settlement,
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Last 4 NM schools from Borderland fall in state playoffs
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Las Cruces Police completed Operation Not in Vain. Here's what it accomplished
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Infant, 4-year-old girl rescued by federal agents near Las Cruces, alleged smuggler arrested
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New Mexico High School Football Playoff final scores
The La Cueva Bears knock the Las Cruces Bulldawgs out in the playoffs to advance for the second straight year to advance to the Conference USA Championship game. "It was an incredible season, an ...
Las Cruces Public Schools file suit against Meta over impacts on mental health
Las Cruces Public Schools retained attorneys to represent them against major social media companies, including Meta.