Elijah Hadley

Murdered
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On June 25, 2024, 17-year-old Elijah Hadley, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe from Bent, New Mexico, was fatally shot by an Otero County Sheriff's deputy during a welfare check. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on U.S. Highway 70 near mile marker 240, between Tularosa and Mescalero.

According to reports, Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin responded to a call about a male walking in the median of the highway. Upon encountering Hadley, the deputy ordered him to show his hands. Dashboard c ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Elijah Hadley

    Male

    Bent

    NM

    2024-06-25

    17

    Elijah

    Hadley

    12/13/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I am devastated to share the heartbreaking news that Elijah Hadley was tragically murdered on June 2... ...Read More
    11/22/2024
    Is there any DNA evidence in the Elijah case that may help provide more clarity on what happened? I ... ...Read More
    10/14/2024
    Has anyone heard of any plans for a memorial for Elijah? I think it would be important for us to com... ...Read More
    08/15/2024
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