Officer Rank: Police Officer
Department: Philadelphia (PA) Police Department
End of Watch: 10/12/2023
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 50
Length of Service: 22
Police Officer Mendez was shot and killed as he and his partner observed suspects breaking into vehicles. As the officers approached the men, the suspect fired upon the officers. Officer Mendez succumbed to his gunshot wounds and the other officer survived his injuries.
