Recently, a Mission, Texas policeman previously showcased on the popular reality-TV show “Live PD” was flagged down by the mother of a 33-year-old man (her son) whose behavior she said involved discharging rounds from a firearm at the family car after arguing with family members. Once back-up officers were on scene and located the man in question as he walked along a nearby roadway, Corporal Joey “Speedy” Espericueta called for the suspect to stop. The suspect fled on foot then spun around and opened fire at pursuing officers. Espericueta was shot several times; Return fire killed the suspect.

Sadly, Cpl. Espericueta’s wounds were mortal; he succumbed at the hospital.

Cpl. Espericueta was a community-oriented police officer, routinely stopping to chat with citizens throughout his beat. Here is a visual nugget of the type of cop he was, as portrayed on one particular “Live PD” episode:

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