Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen

Friday's Heroes - Remembering the fallen officers

 

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Officer Lesley Zerebny, 27

Palm Springs California Police Department

October 8, 2016 – Officer Lesley Zerebny was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspect, a known gang member, fired at officers through a closed door after telling family members he wanted to shoot police officers.

Officer Zerebny is survived by her husband and her four-month-old child.

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Officer Gil Vega, 63

Palm Springs California Police Department

October 8, 2016 – Officer Gil Vega was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspect, a known gang member, fired at officers through a closed door after telling family members he wanted to shoot police officers.

Officer Vega is survived by his wife and eight children. He was scheduled to retire in two months, after serving 35 years as a police officer.