Former Las Cruces police officer sentenced for fatally shooting woman

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Las Cruces police officer who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter was sentenced to nine years in prison Wednesday. Former officer Felipe Hernandez shot and killed 45-year-old Teresa Gomez in October 2023. Felipe Hernandez wiped away tears today while awaiting a decision from the Judge over how many years [...]