Corporal Jose Luis Espericueta Jr. - Mission Police Dept. - TX - True Life Hero

Jose Luis Espericueta Jr. ("Speedy")
- Jun. 20, 2019 -

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Mission Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	TX, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jun. 20, 2019
Race/Sex:	Hispanic Male
	Agency
Dept:	Mission Police Dept. - TX 1200 E 8th St Mission, TX 78572 USA (956)584-5000
County:	Hidalgo
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Corporal
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Domestic
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	350
On The Job:	18 years

Bio: Corporal Espericueta had served with the Mission Police Department for 13 years and had previously served with the San Benito Police Department for five years.

Speedy was an 18-year law enforcement veteran, most of which were served with the City of Mission Police Department. His most notable professional accomplishments included rescuing an elderly man from a burning house, saving two young children who were locked in a car, apprehending multiple armed suspects in a home invasion incident, and for appearing on A&E�s Live PD, and National Geographic�s Border Wars. He was certified as a Master Peace Officer, Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector, and Crash Reconstructionist. He also received several accolades during his service with the City of San Benito Police Department, including, being recognized as Police Officer of the Year for his unselfish dedication and service in December 2004, and in September 2005 he was honored for his outstanding performance by accounting for 668 arrests and 2008 citations.

His family and friends will remember him for having a sarcastic sense humor, being an avid BBQer who greatly enjoyed a cold Miller Light beer, a loyal diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, and his great love for his family.

Survived by:

Roberta - Wife
and two children 19-year-old Brianna and 13-year-old Joaquin

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Mission, Hidalgo County, TX USA Thu. Jun. 20, 2019
Summary:	Corporal Jose Espericueta was shot and killed as he and other officers attempted to apprehend a subject who had threatened family members. A woman flagged down officers in the area of Stewart Road and Business Highway 83 and told them that her son had just shot at her car with a handgun. Corporal Espericueta and other officers responded to the scene and located the subject, who then fled on foot. As the man ran he turned and opened fire, striking Corporal Espericueta multiple times. Other officers returned fire and killed the man.
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