LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The Dona Ana County District Attorney’s office has cleared a Las Cruces police officer in the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding fugitive.
Authorities on Friday announced the outcome of the review into the Jan. 24 shooting, saying the officer’s actions were justified.
Police say officers and a U.S. Marshals Service agent were trying to apprehend 29-year-old Jeremy Lopez-Robledo of Las Cruces when he was shot.
The Marshals Service was seeking Robledo for violating his probation. A warrant was issued for his arrest and authorities said at the time that he had a history of aggression toward police and was known to carry a deadly weapon.
Investigators say it was revealed through video and witness accounts that Robledo had the knife in his hand and was being aggressive toward the officers.
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