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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order directing all United States and state flags to be flown at half-staff through sundown Monday in honor of Justin Hare, a New Mexico State Police officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty last week.
Hare was driving on Interstate 40 in the early morning hours on March 15 when he stopped to help a driver with a flat tire near Tucumcari. Police say the driver of the car — later identified as Jaremy Smith — shot Hare, pushed him to the passenger's seat and drove several miles before crashing the SUV on the side of the frontage road. Hare was taken to the hospital, and authorities tracked Smith, arresting him in Albuquerque two days later.
"Officer Hare exemplified extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication in serving and protecting his fellow New Mexicans," the governor said in the executive order.
Hare left behind his girlfriend and two daughters, with a third child on the way.
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New Mexico State Police Lt. Jerry Hernandez is comforted after making a speech during a vigil in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare at the New Mexico State Police office in Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
Dorothy Alvarez, 5, center, holds a candle with her brother Ivan Alvarez, 11, and mother Melissa Alvarez during a vigil in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare at the State Police department in Tucumcari on Wednesday. Hare was fatally shot while on duty Friday morning west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
A vigil honors New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare at the State Police department office in Tucumcari on Wednesday night.Chancey Bush
Daizaare Quintana, the girlfriend of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare, hugs community members during a vigil honoring Hare.Chancey Bush
The frontage road next to Interstate 40 in the area where New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare’s body was found Friday morning, west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
Flags and blue ribbons are displayed in the town of Logan in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare on Wednesday.Chancey Bush
A photograph of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare and a makeshift memorial sit outside the Logan Police Department in Logan on Wednesday.Chancey Bush
An American flag flies at half-staff from a Logan firetruck with a memorial set up outside the Logan Police Department in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare.Chancey Bush
The frontage road next to Interstate 40 near the place where New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare’s body was found Friday morning, west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
Rita Gutierrez, head cook at the Logan Senior Center, tears up as she talks about her memories with New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare, at the center in Logan on Wednesday.Chancey Bush
Marla Job, resident of Logan and employee at Logan Food Mart in the village, reflects on the life of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare on Wednesday. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
Blue ribbons are displayed in the town of Logan in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare on Wednesday.Chancey Bush
A blue ribbon displayed on the door of Logan business, Jerry Real Estate, in honor of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare in Logan, N.M., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
Blue ribbons are displayed in the town of Logan in honor of New Mexico State Police officer Justin Hare on Wednesday. Hare was fatally shot while on duty last Friday morning west of Tucumcari.Chancey Bush
