Police Service Representative Raymond L. Guerrero, a 24-year-old LAPD employee assigned to the communications department, died Thursday of complications related to COVID-19, according to a police statement released Saturday.
He is survived by his wife, who is also a PSR in the Communications division, and two daughters, officials said.
LAPD loses veteran officer to COVID-19, the third death of the agency due to virus
Guerrero “has dedicated his career to ensuring that every call to service answered by the community members we serve. We thank you for your service and you will be greatly missed,” officials said in the statement.
“The impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for this department and this city,” said Chief Michel Moore. “Guerrero’s death is the fourth employee to fall victim to this deadly pandemic, leaving another hole in our hearts.”
City News Service contributed to this report.
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