The city of Las Cruces has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit over the shooting death of Teresa Gomez, marking the largest civil settlement in the city’s history.
The family's lawyer stated, 'We trust that the city will redouble efforts to ensure no other family suffers such a tragedy due to abusive police misconduct.'
Officer Felipe Hernandez has been charged with second-degree murder related to Teresa Gomez's death, highlighting the crucial need for accountability in police actions.
This case underlines the serious issues surrounding police conduct in New Mexico, a state plagued by high rates of police killings, calling for systemic reforms.
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