[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING FALLEN OFFICER GABRIEL FACIO
(Mr. BIGGS of Arizona asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. BIGGS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory and
selfless service of Officer Gabriel Facio of the Apache Junction Police
Department: End of watch, June 8, 2025.
Gabriel was wounded in the line of duty on June 2, 2025, while
attempting to apprehend a suspect who was brandishing a weapon and
waving it at motorists and residents. Gabriel and his fellow officers
bravely responded to the call and pursued the suspect further south.
After using all available means to bring in the suspect without
incident, the commands were not obeyed, and the suspect could not be
brought down with less lethal tools. The suspect fired his weapon at
Gabriel and his fellow officers, who returned fire. Sadly, in the
exchange, Gabriel was struck in the face before the suspect was hit and
taken into custody.
Gabriel fought valiantly but could not overcome the wounds he
sustained. Six days later, he passed away at only 46 years old,
surrounded by his family and fellow officers.
We honor his sacrifice as the first Apache Junction police officer to
be killed in the line of duty. He was beloved by his fellow officers
and his dear family, with whom we mourn.
Gabriel, we pray for your family and brothers in blue. Your service
and protection of the people of Apache Junction in Arizona's Fifth
District will live on forever. Thank you, and may God welcome you home.
Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of silence.
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