Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, August 28, 1995
Add to My HeroesEdwardo M. Gonzales
Deputy Edwardo Gonzales was killed in a vehicle crash while en route to join the pursuit of two burglary suspects.
He swerved to avoid a car and slammed into a parked cement truck near the intersection of 59th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Deputy Gonzales had worked as a corrections officer before becoming a deputy sheriff. Deputy Gonzales is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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View all 29 ReflectionsI still remember getting together for a study group with you during the CORRECTIONS accedemy and meeting your family. Over 30 years but I still think of you. Thank you for impacting my life.
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