A California police officer and father-to-be was shot and killed this week by a convicted felon who was given early release from prison. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp blamed Governor Gavin Newsom (D) for creating a “warped” criminal justice system.
On Tuesday, 24-year-old Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. was patrolling a Selma, California, neighborhood when a homeowner flagged him down for help. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the resident explained to the officer that a suspicious man was on her property.
When Carrasco attempted to approach the man, the suspect fired and struck the officer. Carrasco was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery and later passed away.
Carrasco, who joined the force in 2021, is survived by his parents, brother, sisters, and girlfriend, who is expecting their child, the sheriff’s office reported.
Nathaniel Dixon, 23, was arrested in connection with Carrasco’s death. Dixon, who has previous charges for illegal firearms possession and robbery, was on probation at the time of the murder. He now faces multiple charges, including murder, a felon in possession of a gun, and probation violation.
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