Fallen Officer Kerrie Orozco received a special honor for her service nearly one year after she was killed in the line of duty.
.@OmahaPolice Det. Kerrie Orozco's name revealed on NE Law Enforcement Memorial. @action3news #kerrieon pic.twitter.com/iC9CErmwWV
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) May 9, 2016
Her name will be among five honored this year at a ceremony in Central Nebraska.
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Orozco’s family was in attendance.
.@OmahaPolice Det. Kerrie Orozco's mother sees her name on the NE Law Enforcement Memorial. @action3news pic.twitter.com/R6KXiPcTAm
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) May 9, 2016
Police Chief Todd Schmaderer also joined governor Pete Ricketts at the ceremony.
On May 20th. 2015, Officer Orozco was shot and killed by a wanted fugitive near 30th and Martin.
Later this week, 100-members of the Omaha-based first responders foundation will take the "Kerrie on" legacy to the nations capitol to encourage. Americans to "support blue."
The group will attend the may 12-15 events in Washington D.C. during national law enforcement officers' week.
