"Homeless Man Fatally Stabs LCPD Officer, Mother Expresses Heartache"

The mother of Armando Silva, the man who fatally stabbed Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez, expressed her heartache for the lives lost, acknowledging her son's mental illness but not excusing his actions. Silva, who suffered from schizophrenia and was not taking his medication, was shot and killed by a witness after attacking Officer Hernandez, who was responding to a trespassing call. The tragedy has sparked discussions about mental illness in the community, with the mayor expressing a commitment to address the issue while emphasizing the need for unity as the community mourns the loss of Officer Hernandez.