Apr. 13—ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The widow of the New Mexico State Police officer killed in the line of duty outside of Deming earlier this year is alleging her husband was told to do a dangerous traffic stop but wasn't informed of the suspect's violent history or of the nature of the investigation. Gabriella Jarrott has sent a tort claim notice to the state, one of the first steps in filing a .
Family of slain NMSP officer plans lawsuit over his ‘ambush’ death
LORDSBURG, New Mexico The family of slain New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott is planning to file a lawsuit against state and federal law enforcement agencies over his death, ABC affiliate KOAT reports.
The attorney for Jarrott s widow and family contends his shooting death was an ambush.
The two men talked for several minutes and then, the officer saw a gun in the pickup truck. Do you mind if I take it off you, for my safety, Jarrott said. The two men walked toward the back of the truck. Cueva then raised the gun and shot the officer multiple times, including in the head.
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Darian Jarrott s widow plans wrongful death suit
Elise Kaplan
The widow of the New Mexico State Police officer killed in the line of duty outside Deming earlier this year is alleging her husband was told to do a dangerous traffic stop but wasn t informed of the suspect s violent history or of the details of the investigation.
Gabriella Jarrott has sent a tort claim notice to the state, one of the first steps in filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
State Police released lapel and dashboard video Friday showing Officer Darian Jarrott pulling over 39-year-old Omar Felix Cueva on Interstate 10. Minutes later, Cueva armed with a rifle shoots an unsuspecting Jarrott multiple times, including once almost point blank. Officials said Jarrott had been assisting Homeland Security Investigation agents on an operation when he pulled Cueva over, but they have not released additional details about that investigation or Jarrott s role.