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Teresa Gomez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of October 3, 2023, the life of 45-year-old Hispanic female Teresa Gomez came to a tragic end in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Gomez was sitting in a parked car with a male companion at a public housing complex when she was approached by Las Cruces Police Officer Felipe Hernandez, who was on bicycle patrol. The encounter, captured on body camera footage, quickly escalated.

The video shows Officer Hernandez questioning Gomez and the man about trespassing. According to ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Teresa Gomez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Las Cruces

    NM

    2023-10-03

    45

    Teresa

    Gomez

    Yes

    11/06/2025

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