Incident
Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco was shot and killed at 11:45 am at the 2600 Block of Pine Street in Selma.
While on patrol, Officer Carrasco was stopped by a homeowner who stated that a man was on her property. When Officer Carrasco investigated, the subject fired several shots, striking Officer Carassco. The subject fled the scene.
Officer Carrasco was transported to the Community Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject, a felon on probation, was arrested a short time later and charged with murder, being a felon in possession of a gun and ammunition, and probation violation.
Officer Carrasco had served with the Selma Police Department for two years and was part of the Explorer Program at the Reedley Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, brother, sisters, and girlfriend, who is expecting his first child.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Carrasco gave the Selma Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Selma community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Carrasco.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
In custody. Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.