Investigator Mario Herrera Death – Dead | Obituary – Passed Away
Mario Herrera Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Mario Herrera.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
BREAKING NEWS: Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera passed away this morning after getting shot in the line of duty in August.
The Lincoln police department sent us a statement that reads in part: “Mario was an exceptional investigator, a selfless teammate, and a tireless public servant. Empathetic, kind, and
utterly committed to serving victims and protecting his community, Mario was an exemplary human being
who just happened to be a Lincoln police officer.”
Investigator Mario Herrera has succumbed to his injuries.
On Wednesday, August 26th, 2020, Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera was shot and
critically wounded while attempting to serve a 2nd Degree Assault warrant related to a homicide occurring in
March of 2020.Despite skilled and determined medical care, as well as the thoughts, prayers, and support of his family, friends
and community, he succumbed to his injuries. Investigator Herrera’s valiant fight ended as he passed away in
the early morning hours of September 7th, 2020.Investigator Herrera was a highly decorated 23-year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department and leaves
behind his wife and four children. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve his death. Please
continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.The Lincoln Police Department is devastated by the loss of one of our most outstanding police officers. Mario
was an exceptional investigator, a selfless teammate, and a tireless public servant. Empathetic, kind, and
utterly committed to serving victims and protecting his community, Mario was an exemplary human being
who just happened to be a Lincoln police officer.Investigator Herrera paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all safe. Lincoln police officers will be draping their
badges to honor his sacrifice and memory.
Lincoln Police Investigator Mario Herrera, a 23-year veteran of the department, has succumb to injuries sustained in the line of duty in Lincoln, NE on August 26th, according to family. Investigator Herrera leaves behind a wife and four children.
Investigator Herrera was struck by gunfire while serving an arrest warrant on Felipe Vazquez, 17, related to a March homicide case in Lincoln. Vazquez and Orion Ross, 19, were taken into custody following the shooting.
Investigator Herrera was transferred to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE on August 27th for further treatment. A police procession transporting Investigator Herrera back home to Lincoln is expected later today.
It is with a very heavy heart that we pass on that Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera passed away this morning around 3:30 am in Omaha. Investigator Herrera was shot while executing a felony warrant for murder on August 26th, 2020 in Lincoln. Please keep his family, friends and the Lincoln Police Department in your thoughts.
A very sad day in our area. We lost a great LE hero from the @Lincoln_Police Department. He was murdered In the Line of Duty. Please keep Investigator Mario Herrera, his family and the Lincoln Police Department in your thought and prayers during this horrific time.
A very sad day in our area. We lost a great LE hero from the @Lincoln_Police Department. He was murdered In the Line of Duty. Please keep Investigator Mario Herrera, his family and the Lincoln Police Department in your thought and prayers during this horrific time. 😢🙏🇺🇸🐾 https://t.co/6XzNYh6O6P
— K9Dominic (@dominic_k9) September 7, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as a family statement on the death is yet to be released.