Wharton County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, October 26, 2020
Add to My HeroesRaul Adam Gomez
Deputy Sheriff Roy Gomez died as a result of complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Deputy Gomez had served with the Wharton County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and was assigned to supervise the Inmate Work Squad. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 703
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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