Rialto Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, October 18, 2007
Add to My HeroesSergio Carrera
Officer Sergio Carrera was shot while serving a warrant at an apartment building during a narcotics raid.
He was part of a six man SWAT team serving a narcotics search warrant on a duplex on Cascade Street, just off of Riverside Avenue, at approximately 7:00 am. He was shot in the upper body during a struggle between a man and fellow officer inside the apartment. He was rushed to a hospital, but died from his wounds during surgery.
The suspect, wanted in Mississippi for distribution of cocaine, was charged with first degree-murder. On January 26th, 2011, he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Officer Carrera had served with the Rialto Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 168
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's rifle
- Offender Convicted of involuntary manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 515 ReflectionsSergio Carrera was a loved and respected police officer, after attending the "EOW" ceremony today I spent the rest of the day thinking that he was taken too young and had a lot to still give in life in his profession and personally.
He is missed- although I only had brief interactions with him he impacted me in a positive way.
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