Violent Fatal Stabbing of N.M. Police Officer Caught in Graphic Video
Graphic security camera and body camera footage was released capturing the violent stabbing of a New Mexico police officer last month.
"That is the worst video I've ever watched in my life, and I've watched a lot of bad videos," said Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story about the fatal stabbing of Officer Jonah Hernandez.
During a Friday news conference, Story said the department was committed to making changes to prevent a tragedy like Hernandez's killing from happening again, KOAT-TV reports. He outlined areas of focus, including filling the department's 25 vacancies and creating a real-time crime center.
"I've said previously that I will not let Jonah's death be in vain," said Story. "I'm committed to that statement. I will not stop until we see the change that makes Las Cruces and New Mexico safer."
In the footage released during the news conference, Hernandez is seen approaching a man identified as Armando Silva following a 9-1-1 call on Feb. 11 concerning a man trespassing. As the two talk, Silva advances on Hernandez, pulls a knife and begins repeatedly stabbing the officer.
Go to Las Cruces Police Department's YouTube page to see the unedited video footage and the full news conference.
A man who witnessed the attack returned to his vehicle and grabbed a gun. The bystander confronted and fatally shot Silva.
The witness and his girlfriend tried to help the injured Hernandez and called 9-1-1. Hernandez was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
