Adopt-A-Street section honors memory of Apache Junction Officer Gabriel Facio
Officer Gabriel Facio, a three-year veteran of the Apache Junction Police Department.
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The city of Apache Junction has a new Adopt-A-Street volunteer organization — the Apache Junction Police Department.
AJPD has adopted Superstition Boulevard between Apache Trail (State Route 88) and Tomahawk Road as a heartfelt tribute to Officer Gabriel Facio.
Facio, 46, a three-year veteran on the force, died June 8 from injuries suffered while answering a June 2 radio call about a driver waving a gun in what was described as a threatening manner. He is the first Apache Junction police officer to be killed in the line of duty.
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Adopt-A-Street section honors memory of Apache Junction Officer Gabriel Facio
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Officer Gabriel Facio, a three-year veteran of the Apache Junction Police Department.
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The city of Apache Junction has a new Adopt-A-Street volunteer organization — the Apache Junction Police Department.
AJPD has adopted Superstition Boulevard between Apache Trail (State Route 88) and Tomahawk Road as a heartfelt tribute to Officer Gabriel Facio.
Facio, 46, a three-year veteran on the force, died June 8 from injuries suffered while answering a June 2 radio call about a driver waving a gun in what was described as a threatening manner. He is the first Apache Junction police officer to be killed in the line of duty.
“This stretch of roadway will serve as a lasting reminder of Officer Facio’s dedication, courage, and selfless commitment. His legacy will live on as we continue to foster peace, justice, and unity in Apache Junction,” a release states.
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