Congressman Gonzalez Statement in Response to Death of Mission Police Officer
June 21, 2019
WASHINGTON – Congressman Gonzalez today issued a statement in response to the Mission Police officer who was shot and killed the evening of Thursday, June 20:
"I was deeply saddened to learn that Mission Police officer Cpl. Joey "Speedy" Espericueta fell in the line of duty. My deepest condolences his family. I will keep them in my prayers," Congressman Gonzalez said. "Our community was kept safe by an officer who paid the ultimate price for us. We must do all we can to prevent senseless violence and crime in our communities and support our men and women on the force."