Redwood City Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, January 20, 2017
Gerardo Silva
Police Officer Gerardo Silva suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a call involving a violent mentally ill subject.
The subject had assaulted another officer two weeks earlier and had to be apprehended by a canine. When Officer Silva arrived on scene the subject acted in an aggressive nature towards him. Officer Silva was able to de-escalate the situation.
During Officer Silva's following shift he suddenly collapsed inside of the police station. Other officers performed CPR until he was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Officer Silva had served with the Redwood City Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Silva,
On today, the first anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Redwood City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 20, 2018
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