Local leaders offer condolences for officer killed in line of duty
–Local leaders released statements Tuesday evening expressing their condolences for the death of San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti and sending their well wishes to injured officer Detective Steve Orozco.
On Monday, Detective Benedetti was fatally shot while San Luis Obispo Police Department officers were serving a search warrant at a residence in the City of San Luis Obispo. Detective Steve Orozco was injured in the incident and is expected to make a full recovery.
Detective Benedetti, 37, was a 12-year veteran of law enforcement. He joined the San Luis Obispo Police Department in 2012, after having served for four years with the Atascadero Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
District Attorney Dan Dow statement
Atascadero Police Department statement
Congressman Carbajal statement
Congressman Salud Carbajal issued the following statement:
“I am saddened that a member of our local law enforcement was killed and another was seriously injured in the line of duty in San Luis Obispo last night. My thoughts are with detectives Benedetti and Orozco’s loved ones, colleagues, and our entire community as we mourn this loss.
This week is National Police Week, a time to recognize the hard job our law enforcement officers take on. They put their lives on the line to keep us safe and, as we experienced last night, some have sadly lost their lives in service to our community. I will continue working in Congress to support our law enforcement community who work hard to protect us.”
Rep. Salud Carbajal represents California’s 24th congressional district, encompassing Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and part of Ventura County.
Governor Newsom statement
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement:
“Jennifer and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Benedetti who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty. His tragic death underscores the dangers that are routinely faced by those who courageously risk their lives to protect communities throughout California, and we will never forget his sacrifice.”
In honor of Detective Benedetti, State Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
Det. Luca Benedetti Family Relief Fund started on Go Fund Me
The San Luis Obispo Police Department POA and SLO Regional SWAT is organizing a Go Fund Me to support the Benedetti family. As of Wednesday morning, the fun had raised $112,650 of its $250,000 goal. Click here to donate.
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