The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office has filed first-degree murder charges against Otero County deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin after 17-year-old Elijah Hadley was shot and killed along Highway 70. Hadley was found to have been shot 19 times by the deputy, who claims Hadley had tossed an airsoft pistol before being fatally shot. The shooting sparked protests outside the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, with the community demanding justice for Hadley.
The Twelfth Judicial District requested Bernalillo County to investigate and determine if charges were warranted in the case. Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman will be assisting Chief Deputy District Attorney Natalie Lyon with prosecuting the case. The fatal shooting occurred in late June 2024. This is an ongoing story, and more coverage will be provided by KOAT following Monday Night Football. Download the Action 7 News app for free to stay updated on this developing story.
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