Suspect identified as Edward Zamora Giron
Update posted May 11, 12:30 p.m.:
–The San Luis Obispo Police Department held a press conference Tuesday in San Luis Obispo regarding Monday’s officer-involved shooting that left one officer dead and one wounded. Authorities provided additional details surrounding the incident, including the names of the officers involved and the suspect’s name.
The officer who lost his life has been identified as San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti. Detective Steve Orozco was injured and transported to Sierra Vista Hospital, where he was treated and released Monday evening. He is expected to fully recover from his injuries.