Officer Involved Shooting
08/11/2006
In accordance with Fresno Police Department Policy, Chief Jerry Dyer released the name today of the officer involved in the August 3, 2006 shooting of suspect Joaquin Figueroa.
The officer involved in the shooting of Joaquin Figueroa is Officer Gunter Meiss. Officer Meiss is a 10 year veteran of the Fresno Police Department. Officer Meiss’ current assignment is with the Parole Apprehension Team
(P.A.T.). Officer Meiss has returned to his current assignment, however the investigation into the shooting continues.
Because of on-going officer safety concerns, we ask that all media outlets refrain from broadcasting or publishing any photos of Officer Meiss.
Please contact Public Information Officer Jeff Cardinale at 621-2486 for more information.
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Jerry Dyer, Chief Of Police
Jeff Cardinale 621-2486
SCSO Gil Hernández 621-2111