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:
Samantha Tobie ?
Sheri Ester Tobie oh no ?
This world is filled with human trash. Condolences to his family and friends. God help us.
Donna Marie
Gina Mele Laura Gethard
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Roland Miller
Gabriela Storm
Patrick Waretown Wiggle wow that’s sad
Patrick Waretown Wiggle wow that’s sad
Horrible ???
Joe
Dave Phillips
Condolences
Kerry Ann Strohmeier
Bob Cirz
R.I.P. ??
So sad ?. Thank you for your service Sir. Prayers to his family ???
Gary Vecc
Corey Robert
wow
So sad
Brad Wyckoff
Craig
The disregard and disrespect for human life ALL LIVES MATTER!
Brittany Smith. ?
Lauren Christine he was one of my favs. when I saw that the other day I almost cried
Kristine Mori
Anyone have a link to the video
Terrible ?
Vito Capio
Carlos Rivera
Many condolences
Jay
This crap has got to STOP and our police need to stop being blamed for rotten parenting and the drugs these animals take. Let them judge what needs to be done and act accordingly!! God rest you soul hero!!! God be with your family. I am truly sorry! ??????
Thank you for posting! He was a great cop, hero, and many of us watched him in action. May he Rest In Peace ???
Zack Sherman
Nelson Thivierge ?
We as a society have entered into the proverbial hand basket. My son-in-law is a police officer for a NJ city, and I worry for him and of course my daughter, every time he puts on his uniform. The lack of respect for law enforcement and for our military, is unconscionable. RIP, Officer Espericueta, thank you for your service. ??
I remember seeing this cop on Live PD — He was great…What a loss to his community :'(
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Steve LaCapria
We need to get back the death penalty, or this is never gonna stop
Paul Kahn Jr.
May he RIP. ?? Condolences to his family.
Your a week behind with this info
All my condolences to his family, may he
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