It’s been nearly a year since Selma police officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. was killed in the line up duty.
He left behind a baby boy who hadn’t been born yet at the time of his death , as well as his baby’s mother, along with many loving family and friends.
To honor Carrasco’s life and his dedication toward protecting the community, the Selma Police Department will hold a memorial dedication in his name on Jan. 31.
The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Selma station on 2055 Third Street.
Carrasco, who was on the Selma police force for two years, died after getting shot by a suspicious person who later was discovered to be a felon on probation.
The felon shot and killed Carrasco before he could ever fire his own weapon, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
Carrasco was 24 years old.