Police Officer II Filberto Henry Cuesta, Jr., Los Angeles Police Department, California

Police Officer II Filberto Henry Cuesta, Jr.

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1998

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Filberto Henry Cuesta, Jr.

Officer Filberto Cuesta was shot and killed as he sat in his cruiser while waiting for backup units at a large party.

Shots were fired at the officers from behind their vehicle, and one bullet struck Officer Cuesta in the head. Officer Cuesta's partner was able to return fire. Although Officer Cuesta's partner tried to stop the bleeding with a tourniquet, Officer Cuesta succumbed to the injury.

Several suspects were detained for questioning, and in the ensuing investigation, a shooter was identified, convicted, and sentenced to life.

Officer Cuesta had served with the Los Angeles Police Department forfour4 years. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters, ages 18 months and 4 weeks.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 years
Badge 30753

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

ambush, disturbance

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Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Officer Cuesta on August 9, 1998. I was a U.S. Marine embedded with LAPD CRASH at the time and was there the night it happened. Every year since, I stop and reflect, and I say a prayer for his family. His sacrifice is never forgotten.

Sgt Gonzales
USMC CID JGET TEAM

August 9, 2025