Sergeant Raul Salazar, Jr.
Nueces County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, August 23, 2020
RAUL SALAZAR, JR.
Sergeant Raul Salazar died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.
Sergeant Salazar had served with the Nueces County Sheriff's Office for seven years and had served in law enforcement for 22 years. He had previously served with the Beeville Police Department, Texas A&M University Kingsville Police Department, Kingsville Police Department, and Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
BIO
- Age 52
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
- Cause COVID19