Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
End of Watch Thursday, September 28, 2023
Add to My HeroesChristine Guerin-Sandoval
Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin-Sandoval was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of W Bijou Street and N Spruce Street while she and two other parole officers attempted to arrest a parolee.
They located the man inside a vehicle parked at a convenience store at the intersection at about 3:45 pm. As the officers approached the vehicle, the man intentionally reversed into them before fleeing the scene. Officer Guerin-Sandoval and one of the other officers were both struck. They were transported to UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central where Officer Guerin-Sandoval succumbed to her injuries.
The subject was arrested a short time later.
Officer Guerin-Sandoval had served with the Colorado Department of Corrections for five years and had previously served with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. She is survived by her husband, two children, her mother, two sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender In custody
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On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Colorado. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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