LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a case that stirred up public outrage when a New Mexico police officer opened fire and killed a woman as she was driving away from him. Now, the former officer, Felipe Hernandez, is on trial for murder.

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It started when Officer Hernandez approached a car parked outside an apartment complex in October 2023 and questioned Gomez, who was behind the wheel. Officer: "Step out now, or I'm going to pull you out." Gomez: "You cannot pull me out." Officer: "Okay, you're going to get tased." Gomez: "No,

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