Police officers in New Mexico and Wyoming have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. Officer Jonah Hernandez was stabbed by a trespassing suspect in New Mexico, while Sergeant Nevada Krinkee was shot while delivering a trespass warning in Wyoming. The suspect in New Mexico was shot and killed by a witness. Both officers were dedicated public servants, with Hernandez serving in Las Cruces and Krinkee in Sheridan. The incidents have sparked condolences and mourning from political figures and law enforcement agencies.
A police officer serving a trespass warning has been fatally shot in northern Wyoming. https://t.co/wk27DT3Jla
We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and co-workers of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of Sheridan Police Department in Wyoming who was shot and killed while serving a trespass warning. He had served with the department for over six years. #FidelisAdMortem. https://t.co/wUxDxc2Y8E
Saddened to hear of the death of Sheridan, WY Sgt. Krinkee in the line of duty. Montana and Wyoming share more than just a border, and my thoughts are with his family and fellow officers at this time. https://t.co/q5ydD9AYKl
Our prayers are with the family of Sgt. Nevada Krinkee tonight. We are reminded that sadly, no first responder ever confronts a ‘routine call’ and that their lives are in danger each and every day they serve our community. https://t.co/iFVsHbJPF2
My heart breaks for the family and loved ones of Sheridan Police Sergeant Nevada Krinkee who was killed in the line of duty today. https://t.co/K7qOvtdK0i
I join Sheridan and all of Wyoming in mourning the terrible loss of Sheridan Police Officer Nevada Krinkee. He was tragically killed in the line of duty. This Army veteran was no stranger to serving our country. My prayers are with his family and the Sheridan community. https://t.co/nowAxEbui7
New Mexico officer killed on duty by man with history of violence and mental illness https://t.co/YIfGJnorTz
Sheridan WY Police have announced that Sgt. Nevada Krinkee of their department was shot and killed while attempting to deliver a trespass warning near the intersection of 5th St and Val Vista St on Tuesday. https://t.co/w21vAGvq4v
Cop Stabbed to Death by Unidentified ‘Trespassing Suspect’ In New Mexico Border City https://t.co/BDAzrQ0SJ2
The #ChicagoPolice Dept. expresses our sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Greg McGowan of the Blount County Sheriff's Office. Deputy McGowan and his partner were both shot during a traffic stop. Deputy McGowan succumbed to his injuries. https://t.co/dj31b9tTcV
Saddened to hear of the loss of Officer Jonah Hernandez, a dedicated public servant who was killed in the line of duty. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and the @LasCrucesPolice community during this difficult time.
New Mexico officer killed in stabbing before suspect is shot and killed by witness, police say https://t.co/sES1mCeeSf
New Mexico police officer dies after being stabbed by a trespassing suspect https://t.co/QDPPsx5BeM