The Los Angeles Police Department is mourning one of its own after an off-duty officer was fatally shot while house hunting with his girlfriend on Monday.
Officer Fernando Uriel Arroyos, 27, was looking at homes with his girlfriend in the 1700 block of East 87th Street when they were approached by suspected robbers, two of whom opened fire on the couple, police told NBC4. While exchanging gunfire, Arroyos was shot and later succumbed to his injuries.
“We mourn the loss of Officer Fernando Uriel Arroyos who was killed while off-duty in a senseless act of violence,” the LAPD tweeted.
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We mourn the loss of Officer Fernando Uriel Arroyos who was killed while off-duty in a senseless act of violence. Officer Arroyos is survived by his parents & girlfriend.
God bless his family who lost their loved one, & the men and women of the dept during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/XirohPK0oh
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 12, 2022
Instead of finding a new home with his girlfriend last night, LAPD Police Officer Fernando Arroyos was murdered in an attempted armed robbery. He was off-duty. A life full of promise, taken by cowards. RIP Officer Arroyos. pic.twitter.com/5yzi6dAFat
— LAPPL (@LAPPL) January 12, 2022
Arroyos was a three-year veteran of the department and had a “life full of promise,” according to the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
The LAPD said five people have been detained in relation to the investigation, including three males and two females, but none have been charged with his murder, the outlet reported.
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“This man died a hero trying to defend himself and his girlfriend,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a press conference.
