Ruiz Statement on Fatal Shooting of Palm Springs Police Officers

Palm Desert, CA – Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released the following statement after two Palm Springs police officers were fatally shot and another was wounded while responding to reports of a domestic disturbance Saturday afternoon:

"Officers Jose Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny are incredible examples of courage and service and I mourn their tragic loss of life. My thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends, and the entire Palm Springs and law enforcement community.

"I want to thank the brave members of the Palm Springs Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and all the local law enforcement officials and first responders who put their lives on the line to capture the suspect and protect local residents. Our community is strong, and we come together to support one another in this dark moment, to pray for those grieving, and to do everything we can to recover and rebuild."

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