Patrolman Dennis Glenn Gonzales
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, June 25, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, June 25, 1979
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter

Patrolman Gonzales was killed when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while making a traffic stop on a freeway. The 18-year-old suspect later turned himself in, claiming he did not know he struck anyone. The man was convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Gonzales had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.