New Mexico State Police were assisting with a Homeland Security Investigation and pulled over Cueva. Police allege Cueva fired at officers, prompting them to return fire and kill Cueva.
Killer: Darian Jarrott
Agency: New Mexico State Police, Las Cruces Police Department
Motive: Drug Trafficking Investigation
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Omar Felix Cueva
Death Date: February 4, 2021
County: Dona Ana
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6576