Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Ortiz was shot and killed while answering a 911 call and interviewing a woman and a man outside a Hawaiian Gardens apartments complex south of Los Angeles, when 27 year old Jose Luis Orozco burst out of the residence, put a handgun to the officer's face and fired. Ortiz was a 15-year veteran of the sheriff's department and a member of the department's gang enforcement unit.

Ortiz answered the 911 call from a woman at the apartment by himself, rather than wait for his partner to respond with him. Deputy Ortiz did not have a chance. When the door opened, he started speaking to the woman, and immediately Jose Luis Orozco came out of nowhere and shot him.

Ortiz, who was the father of two sons age 16 and 6, had recently married.
 

	COP KILLER Jose Luis Orozco

Agency Information:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
4700 Ramona Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: 323-526-5541
 

Jerry,

I think of you everyday. I pray for your wife, boys and family. I'm sure you are watching over them, i've never known someone to have such a close family. Thank you for being a part of my life. I'm blessed to have had a here in my life.

Suzanne Moreno

06/07/2006
05:41 PM



I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts - prayers for MY BROTHER JERRY - OUR FAMILY. With the faith in GOD, FAMILY, FRIENDS - everyone like you it will help ease some of the pain. JERRY you have always been in MY prayers - will never be forgotten EOW 6/24/05.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL : Jerry's older Bro. "ART" ORTIZ

J. "ART" ORTIZ
LA CO. PROBATION

Date: 03/03/2006
Time: 03:34 AM



THANKS to everyone for your thoughts - prayers for MY BROTHER JERRY - OUR FAMILY. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
LOVE - MISS YOU BRO.
FROM YOUR BIG BRO.

J. "ART" ORTIZ
89.ortizjam@verizon.net
L.A.Co.Prob.

03/24/2006
03:44 PM



May god bless you and your family.

Police Officer, Kevin E. Banks
Former Colwyn Borough Police Dept. PA (4yrs)

Date: 07/10/2005
Time: 01:18 PM



My heart goes out to his boys and his Ex wife who is raising those boys.. I myself am the Ex wife of a Deputy Sheriff with 3 children. Just want her to know I'm thinking about her. And my prayers go out to her. Also to his Parents who should not be going through this .
Jerry Rest In Peace.

Linda Sanchez, Covina CA
mextexincali_1@yahoo.com

Date: 06/30/2005
Time: 12:38 PM



I met Jerry back in high school. As I left El Monte for the Military, Jerry entered into law enforcement. I have always known Jerry to be a person with kind words for just about everyone he met. Jerry always offered a helping hand. I am in the middle east still serving in the military and sorry I could not be there to pay my respect to the Ortiz Family. Jerry will be missed by all that knew him.

Sergeant, Gonzalo H. Galindo Jr
CA Army National Guard

Date: 06/28/2005
Time: 03:12 PM



To all loved ones of Jerry Ortiz:
May God Bless you all. My family will pray for all of you and for Jerry. My family and I would like to let you know that we feel your sadness but you are still lucky to have been in his life whether it be a little while. Remember, if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it! God Bless You Always - we'll miss you Jerry, thanks for everything!

Cindy form CA.

Date: 06/27/2005
Time: 03:27 PM



Deputy Jerry Ortiz was my friend and he will be greatly missed. God rest your soul Jerry. may He bless your family and keep them safe until the day you all are together again.

Bojo.

Los Angeles County Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff, Richard Bojorquez, CA
rabojorq@lasd.org

Date: 06/27/2005
Time: 01:16 PM



Someone said "They are not heroes for the way they died, but heroes for the way they lived". Rest in peace Deputy Ortiz...

Fred Baxter
baxter1@voyager.net
Proud father of a Paramedic/Firefighter, MI

Date: 06/26/2005
Time: 10:20 AM



To the department and family of Deputy Ortiz my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. To his sons I would say that your father is a hero and should always be remembered as such. As long as there is the thin blue line on us evils in this world will never go un punished.

Constable, Martin McGee
Martyak@gci.net
49th Military Police Brigade, Anchorage

Date: 06/25/2005
Time: 05:46 PM



We pray for you our brother and know that you are in heaven by the grace of God. We pray for your family, your wife and young children. When we Lose one of our own its not only the agency but the entire Nation loses a hero to serve and protect my brother. "We walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT"

Respectfully:
Senior Chaplain, Arturo Martinez
Temple Texas Sheriffs-Fire-EMS-State Police-State Fire-State Park Rangers

Arturo Martinez, NM
APOART@AOL.COM
CHAPLAIN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES-TEXAS&NEW MEXICO
www.chaplainfellowshipministries.com

Date: 06/25/2005
Time: 09:59 AM



I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall Some gave all. (unknown writer)

APD/Cincy Children's Hospital, KY
Officer, Joe Wilder
deputy1978@hotmail.com



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. I am a surviving wife and know first hand all of the emotional turmoil you must be going through. If I can be of any help please let me know. May God Bless You All.

With love, Gina Sharra-Surviving wife of Deputy Allen Sharra E.O.W 12-27-99

Gina Sharra, MI
ginasharra2002@yahoo.com
family survivor



Our thoughts and prayers are with the family they will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Panama City Police Dept.
Police Officer, James and Shannon Williams, FL



All give some but some give ALL. Our condolences to the family. You maybe 10-7 but you will NEVER be forgotten.

All SHEP members
Sterling Heights, MI Emergency Patrol
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased



US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net



My prayers are with the families of all the fallen officers

FORT WAYNE, IN CITY POLICE RETIRED
SGT IRVIN LINDSEY
sargent1934@yahoo.com



I am so sorry to hear the death of this fine and young and courageous officer and also my deeply condolences to their family. I will pray for their family to god for their safety. God have mercy on their soul.....

Private Detective
Mirza Mukarram Beg, FL
muki_71@hotmail.com



As a Law Enforcement Officer myself I am sorry to hear about the lost of one my brother or sister Law Enforcement Officer. My heart goes out to the family of all fallen Officers.

Police Officer Martin Lee
jasperpd203@yahoo.com
JASPER POLICE DEPT. FL



My prayers are with the family. My brother is a police officer that was also shot numerous times on March 27, 2004 at 10 am and was know by Kevin. I still have my brother, but lord really watched over him and still is.. I pray every night for the families GOD BLESS YOU ALL....

GOD Bless every officer, EMT, Firefighter and all.... You are in our prayers DAILY

Tracey Collins
tcollins27@bellsouth.net
Malvern, AL



It is not how hey died, but how hey lived that makes them a hero. Gone but not forgotten.

Private Security Officer
Quinn Wyse, CANADA
quinn_wyse1@hotmail.com



God bless brother/sister, continue patrol through the heaven's gate. We'll do the same out here in the City of the Angels (Los Angeles, CA).

Los Angeles Police Department, CA
Police Officer, Jeff Collado
JEPEEDY@HOTMAIL.COM



Rest in peace, god protect you and your family

Sergeant Kevin Young, NYCPD
kpyoun29@verizon.net



To My Fallen Law Enforcement Brother there are many men and woman, who will arise to the occasion of "Keeping America's Highway's Safe." "God will be there for your family, trust me," So, I say to you now that you have the best job now of being a "Highway Trooper for Heaven, Protecting God's Highways To Him."

Mark Scott
Private Security Officer, CA
yodatwolf@yahoo.com



I'm really sorry, when a police officer dies a guard angel dies too. Molly live forever in the mind of all
cops of the world (and every cops fallen in action). Edgar Solera Ex sergeant of police
(Costa Rica, Guardia Civil)

Government Agent, Guardia Civil, Costa Rica
Edgar Solera
edgarsoleramontero@yahoo.com



Our prayers are with the family

US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net



My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family.

Fred Cog
Bailiff, NY



I am sorry for the deep loss to the family, friends and comrades.

US Federal Police (Retired) NV
Chief of Police, Tom Savage
copone@cox.net



The easiest way for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing....Edmund Burke. There are people who think that we do the job to be heroes, or for personal gain. They could never understand that it is about the person next to you.

Reserve Officer, Sergeant Aaron King
Josephine County Sheriffs Office, OR
akingermx@hotmail.com



It is abundantly clear that ALL of your fallen officers shared a common thread - they were of the highest caliber yet modest and unassuming in the approach of their duties. I believe that for as long as such
men and women patrol your streets with such commitment and professionalism, then you have much to be proud of. My heart goes out to all the bereaved families, but be assured, there is someone in "every" corner of the world who cares!

Don W.
Howling@thesilverymoon.fsnet.co.uk
Wildlife Protection Ranger (UK)
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom



May your family find peace and strength.  I know how it feels to lose a family member in the line of duty.  My prayers are with you.  They will be blessed for all that they did for us while they were here and now they can all watch over us.

Lauren, LA
summer8219@hotmail.com



Your job on earth is done and you are safely in God's hands. You are now our guardian angel who watches over us in heaven. Your family and fellow officers are in our prayers. God bless.

Beverly "Jake" Smith, Retired Reserve Officer
Gainesville Police Dept. FL
smithbc@ci.gainesville.fl.us



Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu



Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.