Man convicted of killing San Diego police officer
3 years, 3 months ago

Man convicted of killing San Diego police officer

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — A man who shot and killed a San Diego police officer and wounded another in 2016 was convicted Monday of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Jesse Michael Gomez, 60, now phases a penalty phase of trial to determine whether he could face life in prison without chance of parole or the death penalty, although Gov. In July 2016, Gomez shot and killed Officer Jonathan De Guzman, 43, and wounded his fellow gang-unit officer, Wade Irwin, in the throat. Irwin testified that he thought one of the men was someone that he had arrested previously and he said Gomez opened fire on him almost immediately when he stopped to question him, then killed De Guzman as he sat in the driver’s seat of the patrol car.

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Prosecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019
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Prosecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019

Associated Press  

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A Washington police officer killed 3 people in 8 years -- and faces a murder trial for the last one
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Associated Press  

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3 Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez

LA Times  

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The Independent  

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Airman may face death penalty in California cop killing
4 years, 6 months ago

Airman may face death penalty in California cop killing

Associated Press  

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L.A. County sheriff’s deputy ordered to stand trial in shooting death of motorist
5 years, 7 months ago

L.A. County sheriff’s deputy ordered to stand trial in shooting death of motorist

LA Times  

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