He is accused of allegedly shooting Gomez in October 2023. Body camera footage showed Hernandez firing at Gomez several times as Gomez attempted to drive away after an interaction at an apartment.

Judge Richard M. Jacquez granted a continuance to delay the trial of former Las Cruces Police Department officer Felipe Hernandez until Aug. 25.

Las Cruces Police Department Officer Felipe Hernandez was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the October 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez. Hernandez, 44, surrendered himself to ...