New Mexico State Highway Patrol Officer Justin Hare killed on I-40 in Tucumcari, suspect at large *ARREST*

[newsrunner]

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[Laughing]

New Mexico State Police officer killed outside Tucumcari

A New Mexico State Police officer who was shot and killed Friday morning was identified by the Governor's Office as Justin Hare, as the search continues for the suspect.

www.abqjournal.com

James Goen of Jack’s Truck Repair in Tucumcari told the Journal he’d worked car crashes with Hare for years and described him as a “top notch” police officer and a good friend, adding he often worked with children in local schools.
“Justin was a great person,” Goen said. “Didn't matter if he worked … all night long — if you called him, he answered his phone.”

RIP, Officer Hare.

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[nightowl1975]

Where is this monster who murdered an officer trying to help change his tire? We probably won’t get lucky enough to find him dead of a self inflicted gun shot. What a waste.

 

[caradana]

More on the suspect from MSM: he’s also a POI in the murder of a female paramedic across the country in SC, and he was driving her car when he shot the officer: Pee Dee man wanted in killing of New Mexico police officer, named person of interest in missing paramedic’s death

 

[Laughing]

I had trouble with the link loading, but apparently this -- Alleged Perp -- who murdered TWO first responders was arrested in Albuquerque:

New Mexico shooting ends in arrest of Marion man wanted for officer murder, paramedic case

Jaremy Alexander Smith was arrested Sunday morning following a deputy-involved shooting in Southwest Albuquerque.

abcnews4.com

Man accused of killing NMSP officer near Tucumcari shot by deputies, in hospital

The man accused of killing a New Mexico State Police Officernear Tucumcari was captured after a police chase and officer involved shooting.Jaremy Smith was arr

abc7amarillo.com

NMSP: Suspect in police murder has criminal history, 'person of interest' in woman's death

Anyone with information is asked to contact NMSP, 911, or Crime Stoppers at 505-843-7867.

www.krqe.com

There is a thread for Ms. Machado-Fore’s murder, possibly better links there?

Found Deceased - SC - Phonesia Machado-Fore, 52, Florence County paramedic, Marion, car connected to NM officer murder, 12 Mar 2024

Phonesia Machado-Fore, 52, was last seen at her home on Wildwood Loop in Marion on Tuesday. Machado-Fore's body was recovered outside of Lake View in Dillon County around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Tammy Erwin. The New Mexico...

www.websleuths.com

 

[Eli9]

Glad he was caught. He will never get out after these heinous crimes.

 

[Eli9]

NMSP: Suspect in police murder has criminal history, 'person of interest' in woman's death

Anyone with information is asked to contact NMSP, 911, or Crime Stoppers at 505-843-7867.

www.krqe.com

Smith has a criminal history including taking hostages and rioting in jail, burglary, breaking and entering, armed robberies, resisting/evading police officers, auto theft, and shooting at/from a motor vehicle.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“I just want to say that I’m glad this sorry excuse of a human being owned up to what he did. It’s been ten long months to get to this point. I don’t know where Terry and I would be if it wasn’t for the great New Mexico State Police officers that constantly checked in on us and made us part of their family,” said Justin’s father, Jim Hare.

https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/man-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-for-killing-new-mexico-state-police-officer/

 

[Clearsky]

‘Selfless' Police Officer Stopped to Help a Stranded Motorist, Then Wound Up Dead — as Killer Learns Fate

Jaremy Smith, a South Carolina man, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing a Justin Hare, a New Mexico state police officer who stopped to help him fix his flat tire.

people.com

A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing a New Mexico state police officer who stopped to help him fix a flat tire.