Officer Ricardo Lizarraga

[Pharley]

Police Officer Ricardo Lizarraga
Los Angeles Police Department, CA
End of Watch: Friday, February 20, 2004



Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 yr
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 20, 2004
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Lizarraga was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance in the Newton area of Los Angeles. He and his partner were flagged down by a woman while on patrol. The woman informed the two officers she was having problems with a friend and wanted him removed from her apartment. As the officers approached the man to search him he pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Lizarraga in the abdomen, below his vest. Officer Lizarraga's partner returned fire as the suspect fled the scene.

Officer Lizarraga was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds approximately 2 hours later. The suspect was arrested about 3 hours after the shooting during a large manhunt. The shooter was a gang member who was on parole. He had a long criminal record.

Officer Lizarraga had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 2 years.

[J's Girl]

It amazes me why these people are allowed back on the streets!!!!

[Ixpalinomaj007]

It amazes me how the los angeles police department can hurt the family of lizarraga. I was a p-1 at hwd and let just say i got burned by a vindictive cpt who doesnt care who he hurts and lies to. True politician at best. Just like my uncle i was willing to give my life for the city of los angeles and this is how i get treated. I still have the heart of a los angeles police officer and that will never go away just like my uncles memory.

God bless

[Sgt. Slaughter]

WHAT???