Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Expresses Condolences Over the Death of LAPD Officer

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

LOS ANGELES – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today issued the following statement on the death of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Chris Cortijo, who died today from injuries suffered in the line of duty:

“On behalf of the California Department of Justice, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Cortijo, who tragically died today. The Los Angeles Police Department and California’s entire law enforcement community have lost a brave and dedicated colleague.

Officer Cortijo’s dedication to protect and serve the people of California will never be forgotten.”

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