We reported earlier about the first deceased officer in last night's Dallas shooting.
The identity of the second officer has been released.
Navy veteran Patrick Zamarripa served three tours in Iraq, was one of the dead police officers, his family told Reuters.
He served in the military reserves as well as working as a Dallas policeman. His uncle, Hector Zamarripa, said by telephone that Zamarripa was a proud Mexican-American who leaves behind a wife, their toddler-age daughter and a stepson.
Although he did not speak much Spanish, he went by the name Patricio among his Spanish-speaking friends and relatives.
"He enjoyed the job, that was his calling," his uncle said. "Addicted to the thrill of this job. I own the night. I love my Country, Texas, Family, God, Friends, and Sports! Don't Tread on Me! 'Merica," Patrick wrote on his Twitter profile.
A lover of Tejano music, he posted pictures of his daughter, selfies with other officers on duty and his love for the Dallas Cowboys football team and the Rangers baseball team. Many of his posts were salutes to other officers. He wrote "Rest in Peace" in honor of two New York cops killed in 2014 and posted an image of an eagle with a caption: "Home of the Free because of the Brave."
Source: Reuters
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