Ignacio Javier Romero

Lander County Sheriff’s Office

End of Watch Sunday, November 7, 2021

BIO

Age Not available

Tour 7 years

Badge Not available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause COVID19

Incident Date Not available

Corporal Ignacio Romero died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving at the Lander County Sheriff’s Office at 2 NV 305 in Battle Mountain.

Corporal Romero had served with the Lander County Sheriff’s Office for over seven years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

* (Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 18 Row I     View The Plaque