Obituaries

Emotional Vigil Held For 2 El Monte Police Officers Shot And Killed Tuesday

Mourners left flowers, notes and cards offering their condolences for the loss of the two fallen El Monte Police officers.

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June 19, 2020

A very emotional ceremony was held Saturday night in El Monte for the two police officers shot and killed Tuesday while they were investigating reports of a stabbing.

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Streets around the civic center were filled with people from all over, including law enforcement from surrounding cities, to honor Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana.

Mourners left flowers, notes and cards offering their condolences for the loss of the two fallen El Monte Police officers.

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