Omar Felix Cueva
Name: Omar Felix Cueva
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic/Latino
Date: 02/04/2021
Location: I-10 and Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88005
County: Dona Ana
Agency: Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Border Patrol
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Intended Use of Force: Deadly force
Media summary: New Mexico State Police officer Darian Jarrott, assisting Homeland Security Investigations, pulled over a white Chevrolet pickup truck being driven by Omar Felix Cueva on I-10. During the traffic stop, Cueva shot and killed Jarrot. Cueva pulled over and exchanged gunfire with other New Mexico State Police officers. Cueva then continued driving east on I-10. Police deflated the tires of the pickup, and a Las Cruces rammed Cueva's pickup, and both vehicles came to a stop. The Las Cruces officer and Cueva each exited their vehicles and exchanged gunfire. Police from several agencies -- Las Cruces Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. Border Patrol -- shot and killed Cueva.
Unique ID: 29609
News article: Link
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