LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces man who was shot by police two weeks ago is now facing charges.

Officer Ricardo Porras shot 23-year-old Benna Belfedal twice. The first shot was in the arm and the other in the wrist when Belfedal came after the officer with a knife.

Police were called to the scene by Belfedal's sister. She said he was trespassing and refused to leave her home.

Belfedal suffered non-life threatening injuries and refused medical attention during his one week hospital stay. 

He was charged with assault and battery on a peace officer for a separate incident last December.

Officer Porras was placed on leave, but has since returned to duty.