Early this morning on Thursday, November 20, at around 3:00AM, Officer Alec Sanders, age 28, was one of two who passed away after a high speed police pursuit ended in a fatal crash.
“He was a devoted fiance and dedicated family man,” shared Alhambra Police Chief Garrett Kennedy at an interview this morning. “He’ll be remembered for his dedication, his kindness, and the positive impact he had on everyone.”
Officer Sanders is survived by his fiance, two sisters, and his brother. He was “known for his unwavering reliability,” said Kennedy. “He was the type of officer who responded to every call, whether he was dispatched to it or not.”
The full Alhambra community mourns today alongside the Alhambra Police Department, his friends, and his family. Alhambra police officers daily put their lives on the line to protect and serve their community, and today, Alhambra feels the loss of one of their own deeply. Alhambra residents and police from the surrounding area gathered together for an end of watch procession honoring his life and legacy.
