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Lesley Marie Zerebny

Case from Palm-springs, CA dated Oct 08, 2016

Victim Details

Lesley Marie Zerebny

Female

White / Caucasian

Palm-springs

CA

2016-10-08

27

Lesley

Marie Zerebny

06/25/2026

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Lesley Marie Zerebny, a 27-year-old police officer with the Palm Springs Police Department, tragically lost her life on October 8, 2016. Officer Zerebny, along with her colleague Officer Jose "Gil" Vega, responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Cypress Road in Palm Springs, California. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from the suspect inside the home. The suspect, later identified as an admitted gang member, opened fire with a rifle, killing both officers and wounding a ...
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  • Desert Sun: Fallen Palm Springs cop Lesley Zerebny remembered as spirited, dedicated
  • Desert Sun: Palm Springs police shooting suspect captured after 12-hour 'nightmare' for community
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    I've been following the Palm Springs incident and what sticks with me is how truly brave Officer Les... ...Read More
    10/18/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details about the dispatch call Lesley Marie Zerebny and Jose Veg... ...Read More
    10/17/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact on Officer Zerebny's young daughter. Growing up without her m... ...Read More
    08/30/2023
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