AP Arizona

Casa Grande police officer has died after battling COVID-19

Published January 4, 2022 12:09 PM

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Casa Grande police say one of their officers has died after battling COVID-19. Officials with the police department on Tuesday announced the death of Officer Jesus “Chuy” Lara, who leaves behind a wife and three children. Lara was a six-year veteran of the Casa Grande police force and he also served two years with the Gila River Police Department. Lara’s age wasn’t immediately available. Funeral plans are pending.

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