Marion Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, March 5, 2002
Add to My HeroesHector Manuel "Chino" Gomez
Patrolman Chino Gomez was shot and killed after responding to a bank where three suspects, one juvenile and two adults, were attempting to cash a check.
Bank officials became suspicious of the transaction and called the police. When Patrolman Gomez arrived, the suspects fled, and he gave chase. Their vehicle crashed into a ditch near Cobb Road and Game Reserve Road, and as Patrolman Gomez approached the suspects, he was shot and killed. All three suspects were later apprehended a short time later.
Patrolman Gomez was transported to Union General Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
In August 2003, the shooter pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The other two were charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Gomez was a United States Army veteran who had been a member of the three-person department for just under one year and was the only officer on duty at the time. He was survived by his expectant wife, child, mother, and four brothers (one of whom serves as a Deputy Sheriff with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in Florida).
Patrolman Gomez was posthumously awarded the Louisiana Law Enforcement Medal of Honor.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 3
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 130 ReflectionsHey buddy, hope you’re doing well up there laughing at the silly stuff your other four brothers do we miss you man we think about you every day and we all know you are the guardian angel that watches over us. Your daughter looks beautiful. God bless her man. I want you to know you will never be forgotten no matter how old I get, love you, Hector, your Brother.
Pete
Brother
March 5, 2024
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