U.S. Army · United States 
Hector Manuel Gomez
Hector Manuel "Chino" Gomez
Hector Manuel Gomez served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Hector served during the years of the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Gunfire
Patrolman Chino Gomez was shot and killed after responding to a bank where three suspects, one juvenile and two adults, were attempting to cash a check.
Bank officials became suspicious of the transaction and called the police. When Patrolman Gomez arrived, the suspects fled, and he gave chase. Their vehicle crashed into a ditch near Cobb Road and Game Reserve Road, and as Patrolman Gomez approached the suspects, he was shot and killed. All three suspects were later apprehended a short time later.
Patrolman Gomez was transported to Union General Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
In August 2003, the shooter pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The other two were charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Gomez was a United States Army veteran who had been a member of the three-person department for just under one year and was the only officer on duty at the time.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Gomez gave the Marion Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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