10-05-2025
Man killed by Las Cruces police remains unidentified
The Officer-involved Incident Task Force continues its investigation of a shooting by a Las Cruces Police officer that left one person dead and another injured on May 8.
The shooting occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across from Lynn Middle School.
What we know: Man killed by Las Cruces Police near Lynn Middle School
Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) detectives have yet to confirm the identity of the man who was killed, according to the City of Las Cruces. The name of the man who was injured was not released by the police department.
The LCPD officer was not injured in the incident. He has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for such an incident, a news release from the city read.
A news conference to provide additional information on this incident is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St.
'Due to the unfortunate timing of this incident, and with many of our department members traveling to Washington, D.C., for National Police Week to honor Officer Jonah Hernandez, we will delay having a news conference until after our return,' LCPD Chief Jeremy Story said. 'We appreciate the community's understanding as we balance our commitment to honoring our heroes with our responsibility to provide transparency in this ongoing investigation.'
National Police Week is May 11 through May 17.
The Officer-involved Incident Task Force includes investigators from New Mexico State Police, the Las Cruces Police Department, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State University Police. Investigators gather evidence and collect statements that are passed to the Third Judicial District Attorney's Office.
This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Police yet to identify man killed by LCPD officer in May 8 shooting
