One of the El Monte police officers killed in the line of duty during a shootout with a suspect last week is receiving a posthumous promotion.
police officers killed in the line of duty during a shootout with a suspect last week is receiving a posthumous promotion.
In a statement, officials said Paredes was on duty in the capacity of Acting Sergeant, and that it was fitting to promote Paredes to "the rank he last served as."
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