El Centro Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Add to My HeroesEfren Coronel
Police Officer Efren Coronel died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a confirmed exposure at the intersection of 8th Street and Main Street during the arrest of an offender who was positive with COVID-19.
Officer Coronel had served with the El Centro Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 354
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
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