SAPD suspends detective over unauthorized chase before fatal police shooting downtown

SAN ANTONIO – A veteran San Antonio police detective served a 15-day suspension last fall for taking part in an unauthorized chase that ended in a fatal police shooting downtown, discipline records obtained Wednesday by KSAT Investigates show.

Det. Joseph Gorena was suspended for policy violations covering vehicle pursuits and the safe operation of vehicles.

Gorena was driving a covert vehicle on Feb. 6 when he encountered a stolen vehicle…

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