Officer Down

Police Officer Jose Gilbert Vega
Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Age: 63
Tour: 35 years

Police Officer Lesley Zerebny
Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Age: 27
Tour: 1 year, 6 months

Police Officer Gil Vega and Police Officer Lesley Zerebny were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 2700 block of Cypress Road.

The officers had arrived at the scene and were at the front door when the subject inside opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Zerebny and Officer Vega. The man then barricaded himself inside of the home.

A third officer was also wounded during the incident.

Officer Vega had served with the Palm Springs Police Department for 35 years and was scheduled to retire only two months after his murder.

Officer Zerebny had served with the Palm Springs Police Department for 18 months. She was survived by her 4-month-old child.

Rest in Peace…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.