[WayneMan]

Why isn’t this front page news in every city in the country?
Horrible story on every level.

[WayneMan]

Originally Posted by APPIIII ↗

Super big nuts moment for the aggressive man, it must be a great feeling to get the Element of surprise on another man and dominate him with bullets like that! He will remember that combat forever!

Love watching cowards get eliminated (legally, of course )

Are you for real? I sure hope not.

[Lurking Jerk]

Brutal. Wonder why he let the stumbling dude wearing a hood approach his vehicle like that though. Looked shady from the start.

[wmbondurant]

awful

[type00rev]

Originally Posted by Kaotic ↗

I don't want to victim blame but my first instinct would've been to throw my car in reverse. Then follow up, drawing my pistol.

How could he?? Officer Hare never saw it coming.

[XxsithlordxX]

Dude should've been a medic and not a cop. This is what happens when cops take their foot off the neck of society. You've got to be cold and aggressive with everyone.

[wmSgt]

Press Release
South Carolina Man Facing Federal Charges for Murder of NMSP Officer
Friday, March 22, 2024
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE – Jaremy Smith has been charged by federal prosecutors for the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith, 33, of South Carolina, made his initial appearance today in federal court, where a detention hearing was scheduled for March 26, 2024.

Charges were announced at a press conference today. U.S. Attorney Uballez and Attorney General Torrez were joined by New Mexico Department of Safety Cabinet Secretary Jason R. Bowie, New Mexico State Police Deputy Chief Carolyn Huynh and Deputy Chief Matt Broom, Bernalillo County Undersheriff Johan Jareno and 2nd Judicial District Attorney Sam Bregman.

“We are one community, and the loss of one is a loss to us all,” said U.S. Attorney Uballez. “Never forget that this tragedy was bookended by hope—by strangers doing the right thing for people they’ve never met. Thank you to New Mexico State Police, Quay County Sherriff’s Office, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and all our local partners for their tireless work this week. Your partners in federal law enforcement stand with you today and always.”

"We stand side-by-side with our federal and law enforcement partners to bring the fullest measure of justice to Officer Hare and his family,” said AG Torrez. “We will commit every resource available to this prosecution and hold Mr. Jaremy Smith accountable for his reprehensible actions."

The federal criminal complaint charges Smith with carjacking resulting in death and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. If convicted of the current charges, Smith faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison for the firearms offense. The more-serious charge of carjacking resulting in death carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or death.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, in the early morning of March 15, 2024, New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare stopped to assist a disabled motorist. The motorist (later identified as Smith) exited the driver’s side of the car and approached the passenger window of Hare’s patrol car. Hare did not exit the patrol vehicle as he talked to Smith. After a short discussion, Hare asked Smith to walk to the front of the patrol vehicle. Instead, Smith shot Hare, who slumped to the right in the driver’s seat.

Smith then moved to the driver’s side of the patrol vehicle and shot Hare two additional times. SMITH then drove away with Hare still inside the vehicle. At some point, the vehicles distress system was activated and in response backup units were activated. Responding officers subsequently located Hare’s patrol vehicle near mile marker 304 on the north frontage road of I-40. Hare was found nearby with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Local and federal enforcement immediately launched a large, coordinated effort across multiple jurisdictions to locate Smith, and his name and photograph were widely disseminated by media news outlets.

On March 17, 2024, Smith went to a gas station in Albuquerque. The clerk checked Smith’s identification card and recognized the distinct spelling of his name. The clerk contacted law enforcement, and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies and NMSP officers responded to the area to investigate.

Officers located Smith, and he attempted to flee on foot. BCSO deputies pursued Smith, who reached for his waistband as officers closed in. At that point, BCSO officers fired their duty weapons, striking Smith, who was subsequently taken into custody and rendered medical aid.

Officers later determined that Smith had stolen a white flat-bed truck from the area of Cuervo, New Mexico.

“I am grateful for all the assistance and support my agency has received from our local and federal law enforcement partners in bringing the man accused of killing Officer Justin Hare to justice”, said Troy Weisler, Chief of the New Mexico State Police. “With the help of the Albuquerque office of the FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Attorney General, we will work together to see this case through. Our hearts continue to go out to the family and friends of Officer Hare, and we hope that the capture and prosecution of Smith will bring them closer to peace and closure.”

The FBI Albuquerque Field Office and New Mexico State Police investigated this case with assistance from the Tenth Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. States Attorneys Paul Mysliwiec and Jack Burkhead are prosecuting the case.

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U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez watched NM DPS Secretary Jason Bowie Speak
Updated March 22, 2024
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Press Release Number: 24-113
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[Superdude4411]

Originally Posted by Kaotic ↗

I don't want to victim blame but my first instinct would've been to throw my car in reverse. Then follow up, drawing my pistol.

He was mid sentence trying to offer help to the guy. You can’t see where he pulled the gun from, because it was off camera. One would have to assume, he did it so quickly, the officer didn’t have chance to respond, let alone realize what was happening.
Man I hate stupid people. Stop casting your judgement and assumptions on a situation you weren’t involved in. If this were you in this situation, I’m willing to bet it’d have ended the same. Thanks for playing though.

[Superdude4411]

Originally Posted by APPIIII ↗

What is there to joke about? the loser got killed and dominated - his wife and daughters are now very sad and traumatized, and because of this I hope they find some early graves themselves.... Funny how one police officer's cowardice can have a domino effect - now all of his "loved" ones are secondarily dominated by the big nuts actions of the strong pulled-over man.

I abhor all illegal activity. Feeling empowerment, masculin-ity and pride from dominating another man and putting them in pain is one of the best feelings a hu-man can taste!

“The loser got killed” Are you referring to the cop here bud? Your attitude and opinion on this are pretty disgusting, disrespectful and disturbing to say the least. Next time don’t chime in, absolutely nobody cares about you or your opinion.

[overcusser]

Originally Posted by Kaotic ↗

I don't want to victim blame but my first instinct would've been to throw my car in reverse. Then follow up, drawing my pistol.

I was wondering if their procedure is to let someone approach their car, instead vice versa, in the middle of the night on a dark highway. I'm not trying to victim blame either, and I get he was trying to help. It's a very, very fine
line.