Community mourning loss of Tulare police officer

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Family, friends, and fellow first responders are mourning the loss of a Tulare police officer. The department announced Officer Misael Mase Aguayo died from an apparent suicide while on duty Tuesday. He had been with the agency since he was a teenager, beginning his career as an Explorer. Aguayo also served as a SWAT team member, school resource officer, and K-9 officer. He had recently became a homeless assistance liaison officer. Aguayo leaves behind a loving family, including four children. Research has shown an elevated risk of suicide among those who work in law enforcement.…