Webb County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 8, 1980
Add to My HeroesJuan Gilberto Guerrero, Jr.
Detention Officer Juan Guerrero was killed at the Webb County Detention Center when the guard tower he was assigned to was struck by lightning.
Officer Guerrero was survived by his fiancee, parents, sister, and three brothers. He was buried in the Laredo City Cemetery. He had served as a detention officer for less than one year and was to be married the next day.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Weather/Natural disaster
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Guerrero,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Webb County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections/Detention Officer.
R.I.P.
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