SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Nearly two years after a tragedy that shook the San Diego Police Department and the community to the core, Officer Jonathon DeGuzman, is being honored.
The Palomar Street Bridge Overpass above Interstate 805 was renamed to honor the fallen officer in his hometown of Chula Vista.
DeGuzman was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 28, 2016 while assigned to the Gang Suppression Unit. DeGuzman was a 16-year verteran of SDPD who had previously received a Purple Heart Award after being stabbed while on duty in 2003.
California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher hosted the ceremony and was the driving force behind getting the bridge renamed. Gonzalez-Fletcher said a fund created to make this all possible raised thousands of dollars.
Also at today's dedication were Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas and SDPD Chief David Nisleit attended the dedication ceremony on Wednesday.
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