On April 5, 2021, 24-year-old David Alonso Hernandez, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, was fatally shot at the South Capitol Rail Runner Station. The incident also left a 38-year-old man hospitalized with injuries.
In the course of their investigation, the Santa Fe Police Department identified 22-year-old Matthew Arellano as a suspect. Arellano was arrested on April 7, 2021, and charged with murder, attempted felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
David Hernandez was remembered as a loving father, son, and brother. He cherished his family, especially his children, and enjoyed spending time with them and listening to music. He is survived by his parents, Rosa Gonzales-Hernandez and Monserratte Hernandez; his spouse, Iysha Acuna; his children, David A. Hernandez Jr. and Avaleigh R. Hernandez; and several siblings.
The tragic loss of David Hernandez deeply affected the Santa Fe community, highlighting concerns about violence in the area. The arrest of Matthew Arellano provided some measure of progress in the pursuit of justice for Hernandez's family and friends.
