| 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. |