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An Alamogordo man convicted of murdering a police officer was sentenced to life in prison on November 15.
Dominic De La O, 27, was found guilty by a jury after being accused of killing Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson on July 15, 2023.
Court records state that officers tried to pull over De La O near Puerto Rico Avenue and 9th Street, but he fled the scene, initiating a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended when De La O crashed his vehicle near First Street and Delaware Avenue. Shortly after the crash, De La O shot Officer Ferguson with a shotgun. Ferguson was transported to an El Paso hospital, where he later died from his injuries. De La O was also shot during the encounter but his injuries were non-life-threatening.
After being released from the hospital, De La O faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and criminal trespassing.
A judge ordered De La O to remain in custody following his arrest. Although he pleaded not guilty, his trial began on November 4. After five days of proceedings, the jury convicted him on all charges except aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
