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Dear Friend,
Officer Alfred Flores spent nearly 15 years protecting San Antonio, earning respect from his community and commendations for his service. He grew up on the south side of the city and dedicated his career to serving that very community.
Now he faces life in prison for a split-second decision during a schizophrenic woman’s violent episode.
He was cornered in a tiny patio, his back against the wall, when the suspect raised a hammer and charged. With no room to escape, Flores fired to save himself and his team.
Defend Officer Flores before the radicals lock him away — stand with him now.
That night, officers were called because Melissa Perez was in the middle of a schizophrenic episode. She had already resisted arrest, struck an officer with a candlestick, and barricaded herself inside her home. She yelled “Shoot me!” at officers, daring them to act.
When Flores arrived, his team had already tried everything. They negotiated. They waited.
But the danger kept escalating. Inside the apartment was also an elderly, bed-ridden man whose safety was at risk.
Flores moved with his team through the back patio, knowing the suspect was armed with a hammer and threatening violence.
As he climbed over the gate, boxed into a tiny patio with no cover and no way out, Perez raised the hammer and rushed toward the officers.
Help cover Alfred’s legal defense today — your gift will keep him in this fight.
In that instant, with no time and nowhere to retreat, Flores fired to protect himself and his fellow officers. It was a decision no officer ever wants to make — but it was the only decision that kept people alive that night.
For this, Bexar County’s DA charged him with murder. Murder, for protecting himself from a deadly weapon just feet away. It’s an outrage.
His trial is just days away. If convicted, his career and freedom are gone forever. His family — after years of sacrifice and service — will be left with nothing.
Rush your support before the trial begins. Alred’s freedom depends on it.
This case is not just about Alfred Flores.
It is a warning to every officer in America: do your job, make a split-second decision under attack, and you could spend the rest of your life in a cell.
How can we expect men and women to wear the badge, to risk their lives for us, if politicians are ready to throw them in prison for defending themselves?
Flores deserves support, not prosecution. His family deserves stability, not years of fear and financial ruin. But the radicals want a conviction to hang on their wall, no matter the cost.
Stand with Alfred today! Don’t let them destroy another good cop.
SIncerely,
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
P.S. Officer Flores could be behind bars before the end of the month.
Please give now and help us stop this injustice.
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