Phonesia Machado-Fore

After a tense two-day search spanning multiple states, the cross-country manhunt for Jaremy Smith has come to an end in New Mexico, where authorities captured the suspect yesterday. The culmination of the manhunt follows a tragic incident where Smith allegedly shot and killed Officer Justin Hare without warning on a highway near Tucumcari.

The events leading to the manhunt unfolded early Friday morning when Officer Hare stopped to assist Smith, who was reportedly dealing with a flat tire. However, what started as a routine aid turned into. . .