Man accused in Hatch officer’s murder facing federal charges

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of murdering Hatch Police Officer Jose Chavez has now been charged with federal firearms and carjacking offenses.
Jesse HanesTuesday, the Department of Justice announced the federal charges against Jesse Hanes in response to the shooting.
Officer Chavez was a two year veteran of the Hatch Police Force. Police say the officer was shot in the neck during a traffic stop Friday when he pulled over two men wanted for murder charges in Ohio.
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