The death of Officer Gonzalo Carrasco marks the first line of duty death for the Selma Police Department.
According to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, the officer, identified as 24-year-old Gonzalo Carrasco Jr., was flagged down by a homeowner Tuesday morning who alerted him of a suspicious man on her property.
When Officer Carrasco approached the man, the suspect immediately fired several shots, striking the officer. The homeowner then called 911 as the suspect started to run away. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Nathaniel Dixon, was arrested a few minutes later. Dixon faces charges of murder and felon in possession of a gun and ammunition and probation violation. His bail has been set to $1.2 million, however, he is currently not eligible for bail due to the probation violation charge.
Officer Carrasco joined the Selma Police Department in May of 2021. This is the first line of duty death for the Selma Police Department, which was formed in 1893, law enforcement officials wrote online. Carrasco is survived by his parents, brother, sisters and girlfriend, who is currently pregnant with their child.
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