Ohio Fugitive Arrested in Killing of New Mexico Officer

An Ohio fugitive wanted for murder has been arrested in the fatal shooting death of a New Mexico police officer Friday.

Police officers and state employees prevent drivers from entering Hatch, N.M., after a shooting on Aug. 12, 2016. Dona Ana County authorities say a Hatch police officer has died after being shot during a traffic stop on Friday. Anayssa Vasquez/The Las Cruces Sun-News via AP

HATCH, N.M.—An Ohio fugitive wanted for murder has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a New Mexico police officer.

Jesse D. Hanes is suspected of gunning down Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez, 33, during a traffic stop Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction via AP