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AJPD Officer Facio Dies; Los Angeles Protests Intensify
- Gabriel Facio, an officer with the Apache Junction Police Department, passed away on Sunday due to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound to the face during a road rage incident that occurred earlier that week in Arizona.
- The shooting occurred after officers stopped 37-year-old Roger Nunez, who pulled a gun and fired four rounds following an aggressive confrontation.
- Officer Facio, a three-year veteran, was struck during the exchange and later surrounded by family and friends as he took his last breath.
- Chief Pooley expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Officer Facio, noting the profound impact on the department as Officer Facio peacefully passed away in the presence of loved ones, while the community showed strong and heartfelt support.
- The Pinal County Attorney pledged to pursue justice fully, emphasizing that the responsible individual will be held accountable and the community mourns alongside the officer’s family.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs orders flags to half-staff to honor fallen police officer
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered the flags at all state buildings to half-staff Monday. According to a press release, this is to honor Gabriel Facio, a police officer with the Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD), who was shot in the line of duty last week. "I'm devastated by Officer Facio's passing. My heart goes out to his family, the Apache Junction Police Department and fellow law enforcement," said Governo…
Apache Junction Officer Dies After Being Shot In The Line Of Duty
Apache Junction Police Officer Gabriel Facio has died after being shot in the line of duty last Monday. Officer Facio, a three-year veteran of the department, was shot by 36-year-old Roger Nunez. The Apache Junction Police Department posted on Facebook: It is with a broken heart I inform you of the passing of Officer Gabriel...
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