New Mexico State Police Officer killed during traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Luna County
For Immediate Release
February 4, 2021
Luna County, NM – On February 4, 2021, a New Mexico State Police Officer stationed in Deming, NM was assisting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The officer initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet pickup truck on Interstate 10 eastbound, near mile marker 101 east of Deming, New Mexico.
During the traffic stop, the driver identified as Omar Felix Cueva (39) fired at least one shot at New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott. Officer Jarrott was struck and killed by gunfire. An HSI agent arrived on scene and notified New Mexico State Police dispatch that an officer was down. A broadcast was put out to state and local law enforcement agencies. A New Mexico State Police officer located Cueva traveling east on Interstate 10 near mile marker 116. Cueva pulled over at the exit and fired at New Mexico State Police officers. The officers returned fire. A pursuit was initiated as Cueva continued to evade officers, traveling east on Interstate 10.
During the pursuit, other New Mexico State Police officers successfully utilized tire deflation devices near the Picacho exit on Interstate 10 and near milepost 135 by Las Cruces, NM. Cueva continued to flee east on Interstate 10. At that time officers from the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD), the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO), a U.S. Border Patrol agent (USBP) assisted New Mexico State Police with the pursuit. A LCPD Officer utilized a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver near milepost 140. As the pickup came to a stop, Cueva exited the vehicle armed with a firearm and shot multiple rounds towards the officers and deputies. Officers from LCPD, NMSP, DASO, and USBP returned fire towards Cueva, who was struck at least once.
Officers rendered aid to Cueva until emergency medical personnel arrived on scene. Cueva sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.
One Las Cruces Police officer was struck by gunfire. The officer was airlifted to a trauma hospital in Texas where he was treated and released for injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
This investigation is active and being led by the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau The identities of the deputies, officers, and Border Patrol agent involved will not be released until all interviews are completed. The New Mexico State Police officers have been placed on standard leave. Please reach out to DASO, LCPD, and Border Patrol for administrative inquiries regarding their deputies and officers.
Officer Darian Jarrott began his career as a Transportation Inspector with NMDPS. He was certified as a law enforcement officer in December of 2014 and worked with the former Motor Transportation Division of NMDPS. In July of 2015, he was sworn in as a New Mexico State Police officer where he bravely served until today. Officer Jarrott leaves behind 3 small children and was expecting his fourth child this year. Out of respect for Officer Jarrott, please refrain from contacting his family as they mourn the loss of our fallen hero.
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Yay!!!!
Thank you for your service. God. Bless your family.
Thank you Officer Jarrott. RIP
When I saw that Video I Was CRYING for 2 days straight!!! When I Heard the PAIN in he's VOICE when He knew He is about to die ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
You don't love him you don't even know him bro give it up stop it please SMH people all of a sudden love people when they die that sad
These cops have their processions at night because of the lights. It's more of a circus.
Remember that the feds sent this man into an ambush and they are just as guilty as the dirtbag who shot him 11 times including one bullet to the back of the head
What a touching memorial. They risks their life’s like the military. I once was military. War is hell but they as well do it on the streets.
Rest easy Officer Jarrott. Thank you for your service… my condolences go out to his family and friends and especially his coworkers…. God bless
He did not deserve what happened to him. May his killer rot in hell
Thank You Officer Jarrott. Having LEO family and friends, your sacrifice I will never forget. May Your watch continue from.above, and God comfort your Family, Friends, and Brothers in Service. Much Respect.
Ssgt PK
USAF
I’m sorry for you loss dear family the worst way is to be betrayed and he gave the guy his trust in not harming him. Awful police officers are the hero’s we will always need.
Rest In Peace officer
He lived the life of St. Michael, and died the death of Jesus.
What is this song? Absolutely beautiful video honouring
Officer Darian Jarrott. RIP Sir. How awesome the music changes up on Officer Adrian De La Garza's cruiser. â¤ï¸ â¤ï¸
R.I.P Trooper, May God Bless you and your Family, Thank you for your Service
this is sooo fucking sad. what I am pissed about was HSI were following Omar even when Darian pulled him over and was shot. they were 40 seconds behind. they didn't even help. fucking arseholes
Love and Repect For This Fallen Officer And His Family.
I wasn't close to you like your friends back home
But I knew your name and I knew your soul
You wore the badge and you wore it with pride
You gave your all 'till the day you died
This wasn't the first that we ve all been through
You came back when they needed you
Heaven itself has gained another
Hero who died that I called my brother
I wish you could have stayed in our lives
But God had better plans for you in sight
Brother, I hope you're up there soarin' high
Brother, this is not my last goodbye
I'll know your name 'till the day that I fall
And I know that this wasn't your last call
Brother…
You talked to me on the road some days
You made me laugh then you'd say "Stay Safe"
You endured it all with a sense of pride
Now you've moved on to a better life
I wish you could have stayed in our lives
But God had better plans for you in sight
Brother, I hope you're up there soarin' high
Brother, this is not my last goodbye
I'll know your name 'till the day that I fall
And I know that this wasn't your last call
Brother…
You talked to me on the road some days
You made me laugh then you'd say "Stay Safe"
Chase Curl Brother Lyrics:
Every time I hear of a fallen officer or soldier, I’m reminded of the Charles Dickens quote… “It is a far, far better thing I do, than ai have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.†Rest In Peace officer, your service was appreciated.
I’ve been the wife of a police officer for 29 years now…. this has always been my worst nightmare!
💙🕊RIP Officer🕊💙
Blessings & prayers upon his wife & children! 🕊âœï¸ðŸ•Š
This is the most disturbing shooting to me.
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It's so heartbreaking to hear some people call them pigs.
RIP Sir.
This is heartbreaking. Rest in peace sir
RIP Man…
Mi más sentido pésame para la familia, honor y gloria para un servidor de la ley , que protege a todos los ciudadanos.
Sad but stop saying RIH. He not in heaven. He died, that's it. From dust you're born and dust you shall return. I wish idiots would actually read the Bible and stop going with the norm just because you think it will make you feel better.
Great video. Tragic loss.
rip Darian Jarrott
It was the FEDS fault for his death,,,look into what really happened,,,,may he rest in peace! A real hero!!! And his supervisor should be ashamed to let this man be used as bait by FEDS!! dammm pisses me off a real hero,,,get no PRIMETIME attention,,,but if it was a black person getting shot,,,it would be on every channel!!!and a message to other cops,,,,if yall a true friend do not let this man go without some kind of investigation and the people who withheld information to let this man know who he was stepping should be held accountable cause it could of been you!!!Put yourself on his position!!! DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT,,PLEASE!!!!
Rest in peace officer Jarrot
You will be remembered
May God bless your soul and your family
This brought tears to my eyes. I saw the unedited version of Officer Jarrott's untimely and unfortunate departure from this earth, and I nearly puked, and my stomach turned because to see that officer get executed like he was nothing… That a cruel human being can do that to a man who was just doing his job… HEARTLESS and he is less than human. Any so-called human being that can shoot an officer without blinking twice, and then flee the scene and leave the officer there to die… Not a human being in my book. More like a rabid offspring of Satan himself. That Cueva guy is burning in hell, as we speak. My condolences to Officer Jarrott's family, friends, and colleagues. Darian is watching over you all now. He's an angel. Hero turned angel, unfortunate ending, but he left a legacy behind. I hope his family is proud. I still don't feel like justice was served, even though the criminal was killed. I feel like there IS no justice… 🙁
"Officer leaves behind three small children, and he was expecting his fourth child this year."
That is sickening. RIP.
Rest in peace my phone Conrad thank you for your service from your friends at us Si5 missing persons
Where is CNN and others media to make news of this?They are full of crap when drug dealers,junkies and other misfits being held by police and want cops blood. When cop is killed ,no one of those human rights guards didn´t give a f***,doesn´t matter they risk they lives and health for others,no matter they are one leg in grave every day they came on duty ,those massmedia vampires only want to make them guilty,no matter what.
One life is lost,one cop who give his life for others and that must be remembered next time when they shot some junkie who doesn´t give a damn about anything or anyone except his/her next fix.