Tributes and messages of support poured in on social media Tuesday night, June 14, from public safety agencies and officials across Southern California and beyond after two El Monte police officers were shot and killed while responding to a motel where they were told a stabbing had occurred.
On behalf of Chief Mills and the Palm Springs PD, we extend our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the two El Monte Police Department officers who were killed in the line of duty today. We are saddened by this senseless and tragic loss. @elmontepolice pic.twitter.com/gUm4WOrqvV
β Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) June 15, 2022
This job seems to get more and more difficult to do everyday. We know the dangers and yet we selflessly do it anyways to protect our communities. My heart goes out to my brothers and sisters @elmontepolice and to the families of the two offices lost. π pic.twitter.com/SqWjUQXW2P
β John Puente (@SBCSDjpuente) June 15, 2022
Heartbroken over the news of the Two #ElMonte Police Officers Shot and Killed Tonight While Responding to a Possible Stabbing Call. We stand with you @elmontepolice. #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/pMNkpoc7w6
β TulareCounty Sheriff (@TulareSheriff) June 15, 2022
Our Office is saddened by the news of two officers killed in the line of duty. We extend our deepest condolences to the @elmontepolice department and the families, loved ones and community of the fallen officers. pic.twitter.com/QDKFud3iDH
β San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office (@sbcountyda) June 15, 2022
Our thoughts are with the men and women of the @elmontepolice tonight as they mourn their two murdered Officers. #elmontepd
β Cecil County Sheriff (@CecilSheriff) June 15, 2022
We are deeply saddened and are keeping our @elmontepolice brothers and sisters in our prayers as they mourn the loss of two officers who were killed on-duty today while responding to a stabbing call. pic.twitter.com/7iv5Q8Tja8
β Costa Mesa Police (@CostaMesaPD) June 15, 2022
We are absolutely heartbroken. Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters at El Monte PD, as they mourn the loss of two of their own officers. May they Rest in Peace ππ. pic.twitter.com/eb1yRvnqag
β Pomona PD (@PomonaPD) June 15, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the families of the two officers that were killed tonight. The entire El Monte Police Department are in our thoughts and prayersπππ€ pic.twitter.com/5xShP8cEwu
β Covina PD (@covinapd) June 15, 2022
We join the men & women of the El Monte Police Department mourning the murder of two of their own. The LAPD sends its deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and the entire El Monte community. Blessed are the Peacemakers. pic.twitter.com/HHhTsX65eH
β Chief Michel Moore (@LAPDChiefMoore) June 15, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the officers who were tragically killed today in El Monte, Ca. To our partners at @elmontepolice , we are with you during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/lMl0JEZWh9
β LagoVistaPD (@LagoVistaPD) June 15, 2022
I am incredibly shocked to learn about two El Monte police officers who were shot while responding to a call for service.Β The information is still preliminary, but my thoughts are with the officers and their families.
β Hilda Solis (@HildaSolis) June 15, 2022
I mourn for the El Monte Police Officers who were killed, their families, El Monte PD and the Community of El Monte. May we honor their sacrifice through our continued service. @elmontepolice @MyElMonte @TorrancePD https://t.co/mU8mEqcis5
β Chief Jay Hart (@Chief_JHart) June 15, 2022
Prayers for @elmontepolice and to the families of the officers killed today. May God provide comfort to them all. π
β AlMendoza (@LAPDCaptMendoza) June 15, 2022
Our hearts go out to the @elmontepolice our thoughts and prayers are with the department and the families of the two police officers. π https://t.co/f7gfq6oeYQ
β Riverside Sheriffs’ Association (@RSA1943) June 15, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the officers who were tragically killed today in El Monte, Ca. To our partners at @elmontepolice , we are with you during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/lMl0JEZWh9
β LagoVistaPD (@LagoVistaPD) June 15, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers/sisters at @elmontepolice on the loss of their two officers today! Weβre here for you! #community pic.twitter.com/v0qnTOBkem
β Arcadia PD (@ArcadiaPD) June 15, 2022
Absolutely heartbreaking news that two @elmontepolice Officers were killed in the line of duty earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and partners. π https://t.co/MiGk2A1nY0
β Manhattan Beach PD (@manhattanbchpd) June 15, 2022
From all of us at #SantaAnaPD we send our thoughts & prayers to the family, friends & @elmontepolice as they mourn the loss of two of their officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty this evening #restinpeace pic.twitter.com/y1XwZzH5no
β SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) June 15, 2022
We extend our deepest condolences to the friends and families of the two El Monte Police Department officers who were killed in the line of duty today.
Our prayers are with the El Monte Police Department and the El Monte community.#restinpeace#EOW#elmontepd#elmonte pic.twitter.com/MpKJV8pldC
β La Verne Police Dept (@LaVernePD) June 15, 2022
We are saddened by the news of two El Monte Police Officers killed in the line of duty a few hours ago. On behalf of our department and community, we offer our condolences to their families, partners, and everyone who wears the badge in service of others tonight. pic.twitter.com/NVmibe5Nw0
β City of Riverside Police Department (@RiversidePolice) June 15, 2022
Our hearts are heavy for our brothers and sisters @elmontepolice and the loss of 2 of their officers in a shooting this evening. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, their coworkers and their community. pic.twitter.com/vka0GDjMEZ
β Beaumont Police Dept (@BeaumontCA_PD) June 15, 2022
Praying for our @elmontepolice brothers and sisters. ππΌ https://t.co/IOdlMhl4U6
β LA School Police (@LASchoolPolice) June 15, 2022
We send our condolences to @elmontepolice, the officers families, and the entire El Monte community. These senseless acts of violence must end.#EnoughIsEnough pic.twitter.com/NmRgRDVDbR
β Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) June 15, 2022
βOn behalf of everyone in the District Attorneyβs Office, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the two @ElMontePolice officers who were killed on duty today. We stand with you at this time of great loss. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/WxagfiVAkL
β George GascΓ³n (@LADAOffice) June 15, 2022
Our condolences to our brothers & sisters of @elmontepolice for their tragic loss of two officers this evening. The officers responded to a possible stabbing & took gunfire upon arrival. @LosAngelesATF is on the scene assisting @LASDHQ w/the investigation. #RIP #NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/pHbDDtZFPt
β ATF Los Angeles (@LosAngelesATF) June 15, 2022
All of @HighlandPolice are standing shoulder to shoulder with @elmontepolice tonight.
β Captain Casey Jiles (@SBCSDcjiles) June 15, 2022
2 officers from @elmontepolice were killed today in the line of duty. Our hearts go out to the friends and family π pic.twitter.com/CHicm2BQ87
β VVUSD-Police Department (@VVUSDPD) June 15, 2022
The @OCSheriff sends its deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the @elmontepolice as they mourn the murder of two of their officers. pic.twitter.com/4kxJhphtLy
β Undersheriff Jeff Hallock (@Jeff_Hallock) June 15, 2022
We are mourning with the men & women of the El Monte Police Department tonight after the murder of two of their officers. Our heart goes out to families of both officers. @elmontepolice #oxfordpd pic.twitter.com/HkVTLLl8ye
β Bill Partridge (@ChiefBPartridge) June 15, 2022
I want to offer my personal thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters at @elmontepolice on the loss of two of their officers earlier today!! May they both Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/EBp26vdALp
β Dan Crowther (@crowther439) June 15, 2022
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Absolutely heartbreaking news that two @elmontepolice Officers were killed in the line of duty earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and partners. π https://t.co/MiGk2A1nY0
β Manhattan Beach PD (@manhattanbchpd) June 15, 2022
We are deeply saddened and are keeping our @elmontepolice brothers and sisters in our prayers as they mourn the loss of two officers who were killed on-duty today while responding to a stabbing call. pic.twitter.com/7iv5Q8Tja8
β Costa Mesa Police (@CostaMesaPD) June 15, 2022
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