Man wanted for allegedly killing New Mexico State Police officer near Tucumcari identified

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KVII) — The man wanted for allegedly killing a New Mexico State Police officer near Tucumcari was identified.

Jaremy Smith, 33, of Marion, South Carolina is the subject of a large manhunt.

According to NMSP Chief Troy Weisler, Smith shot Officer Justin Hare on Friday.

Smith had a flat tire on I-40. When Hare offered to give him a ride into town, Weisler said Smith shot Hare twice and then stole his patrol car.

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Smith was last seen on the I-40 Frontage Road at milepost 304 between Montoya and Newkirk.

He was wearing blue jeans, a tan Carhartt jacket and either a red or brown hoodie.

Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If seen, call the New Mexico State Police at (505) 425-6771 or dial 911.

New Mexico State Police issued an arrest warrant for Smith, charging him with first degree murder, armed robbery, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property.