In a landmark decision that resonates with the national discourse on police accountability, a former Las Cruces police officer faces up to nine years in prison for the death of a Black man during a confrontation over allegedly stolen beer.
Brad Lunsford’s conviction for voluntary manslaughter marks a pivotal moment in New Mexico’s legal history, highlighting the growing scrutiny of law enforcement’s use of deadly force in minor criminal cases. The jury’s decision stems from a 2022 incident that ended in the death of Presley Eze at a local gas station.
The Fatal Encounter…