On Friday, federal charges were formally announced against a man from South Carolina in connection with the fatal shooting of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. The announcement came during a press conference organized by the United States Attorney’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice, held outside the Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse in Albuquerque.
The accused, 32-year-old Jaremy Smith of Marion, South Carolina, faces severe allegations, including carjacking that resulted in death and using a firearm during a violent crime. Smith is slated for his initial court appearance in Albuquerque on Friday afternoon.
The incident traces back to the early hours of March 15, when Officer Hare responded to assist a motorist on I-40. It was during this encounter that Smith, after a brief interaction with Hare about a flat tire, allegedly opened fire on the officer. Smith is then accused of commandeering Hare’s patrol vehicle, with Hare inside, and fleeing the scene. The vehicle was later found crashed, and Hare was discovered with fatal gunshot wounds.
Following the incident, a manhunt for Smith ensued, culminating in his capture in Bernalillo County on Sunday after a reported sighting at a local gas station led to a foot chase and an exchange of gunfire with deputies.
Moreover, Smith is implicated in another case in South Carolina concerning a missing paramedic, Phonesia Machado-Fore, whose body was later found. The vehicle Smith was driving in New Mexico was linked to Machado-Fore, adding a layer of complexity to his criminal profile, which spans multiple states.
At the press conference, U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez addressed inquiries about the possibility of seeking the death penalty, telling reporters, “so the death penalty is a decision that’s held by the Attorney General of the United States. Whether and how we get to that eventual determination is internal to our office. But once that determination is made, the public will know.”
Meanwhile, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez indicated that state charges against Smith are being withheld pending the conclusion of the federal case, after which Smith will face murder charges in state court.
Lets see…will be covicted on lesser charges, be mentored by the islamic brotherhood in prison, will be retried due to jury bias, will get parole and become executive in the st.flloyd foundation , and run for political office.
Not if Trump wins.
Amen brother, you really do know this “system of things”.
This cop killer ain’t getting out!
Norteno was replying to Mike!
This animal deserves the death penalty.
“…a decision that’s held by the Attorney General of the United States. Whether and how we get to that eventual determination is internal to our office. ”
Well, that sounds exactly like how an open & “transparent” democratic republic should be run– the public will be made to understand only after the government has made a decision.
Are you aware that you can’t see things that are transparent???
Who coined that phrase about “transparent”??? Hmmmm…
he should be hung in public as an example !!!!
I’m curious as to why he made it to jail breathing. 1 well placed injection of lead on one of his prior arrests would have prevented him killing an officer AND saved taxpayers money for housing and feeding him!!