Long Pham, a San Jose community service officer killed by a suspected drunk driver, is being remembered as kind, dependable and beloved in the community.
Christina Garza is remembering her former partner, Community Service Officer Long Pham.
“It’s so surreal, it’s hard to face this right now cause it feels like it’s a nightmare,” Garza said.
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Two San Jose community service officers were hit by a car Saturday night, killing one of the officers, police said.
On Saturday evening, police said 34-year-old CSO Long Pham was killed while on duty by a suspected drunk driver. On Monday afternoon, city leaders held a press conference. Many showing their condolences to community service officers in the room who knew Pham.
Police Chief Paul Joseph said this is the first line of duty death of a community service officer in the department’s history.
“We were and are shocked, devastated and angry,” Joseph said.