The Brief

PHOENIX - A police officer with the Apache Junction Police Department has died days after he was shot in the face during an incident with a road rage suspect.

What we know:

"It is with a broken heart I inform you of the passing of Officer Gabriel Facio today at noon. On behalf of the men and women of the Apache Junction Police Department, we appreciate the support and outpouring of love from the community. A little piece of us was lost as Officer Facio took his last breath surrounded by family and friends. He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend and police officer who showed his passion for people through his service to others," said Apache Junction PD Chief Michael Pooley said on June 8.

The backstory:

Officer Facio was shot in the face on June 2 by an

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