"Arrest Made in Fatal Shootings of Law Enforcement Officers in Marion County and New Mexico"

Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace expressed relief at the arrest of Jaremy Smith, a suspect in the cross-country killings of two first responders. Smith is a person of interest in the death of Phonesia Machado-Fore, a Marion County paramedic, and is currently in custody of New Mexico State Police. Wallace emphasized the dedication and determination of law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice, with federal, state, and local agencies supporting the effort.