Governor Newsom Statement on Death of Salinas Police Officer 2.27.22

By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: February 27, 2022 | 8:33 PM GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Salinas Police Department Officer Jorge David Alvarado:
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Officer Jorge Alvarado’s family, friends, coworkers and the community of Salinas as they mourn his loss in a senseless act of violence. Officer Alvarado died a hero and his selfless sacrifice while protecting the community he served will always be remembered.”
On the night of February 25, Officer Alvarado was shot and killed during a traffic stop in the City of Salinas.
Officer Alvarado, 30, was a more than five-year veteran of law enforcement. Prior to joining the Salinas Police Department in 2020, he served as an officer with the Colma Police Department and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his fiancée and his mother.
In honor of Officer Alvarado, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

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