EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) – A candlelight vigil in Las Cruces and funeral services in El Paso are planned for fallen Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) officer Jonah Hernandez, who was stabbed and killed in the line of duty Sunday, Feb. 11, according to LCPD.
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LCPD says the community is invited to attend both events to pay honor to Hernandez. Livestream details for both events will be posted to the LCPD’s Facebook page.
The candlelight vigil will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Albert Johnson Park located at 896 N. Main St. in Downtown Las Cruces. Hernandez’s wife and family are expected to be in attendance, according to LCPD.
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LCPD says no seats will be available for the public during the candlelight vigil. Parking for the candlelight vigil is available at:
- Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
- Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main St., for handicapped and special needs.
- Las Cruces City Hall parking garage with access from north Campo Street.
- Public parking spaces surrounding Downtown Las Cruces.
- Third Judicial District Courthouse, 201 W. Picacho Ave.