City of El Centro posts tribute to fallen officer
Veteran policeman lost to coronavirus
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of El Centro has posted a video tribute to a veteran police officer who recently lost his battle with coronavirus.
Officer Efren Coronel passed away on June 3 in a San Diego hospital. He'd been in intensive care for three weeks prior to his death.
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Officer Coronel contracted the virus while arresting a suspect.
He leaves behind a wife and two children. El Cento Police have released the following statement on their behalf:
“We feel so grateful and humbled for all the support that we have been receiving from extended family, friends, and our community. We are in awe of your kindness and friendship. The outpouring love you have given me and my kids have given us the strength and courage to face the difficult times. Thank you for being there for us in our time of grief. Love, the Coronel Family.”
Coronel Family Statement
The family has asked, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the following two non-profits:
