Deputy Sheriff Rudy M. Gonzales, Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Rudy M. Gonzales

Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, February 25, 1996

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Rudy M. Gonzales

Deputy Sheriff Rudy Gonzales was killed in an automobile crash on Slaton Highway while responding to a domestic disturbance call.

The drunk driver of another vehicle going in the opposite direction crossed the median and struck Deputy Gonzales' patrol car head-on at a high rate of speed. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed.

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Age 35
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Killed in crash

domestic, Impaired Driver

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Today we remember a fallen brother.

Deputy Rudy Gonzales was fatally struck down by a drunk driver while responding to another call on Feb 25th 1996. He was 35 years old. We are honored to have counted him among our ranks.

Please join us in remembering this devoted public servant and drive safe out there Lubbock.

Cpl. T. Manthei
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office

February 25, 2025