On April 21, 2018, Correctional Officer Armando Gallegos Jr. was talking to an inmate in a housing unit, when the inmate attacked Officer Gallegos. While handcuffing the inmate, Officer Gallegos and Officer Cabrera were attacked by two more inmates, hitting Officer Cabrera in the head several times and Officer Gallegos in the left side of his face, neck and head. More inmates joined in on the attack and Officer Gallegos was pulled to the ground and struck relentlessly in his head, face, neck, chest and right side of his body. Officer Gallegos was transported to a local hospital suffering from multiple head, face and back injuries. While home recovering Officer Gallegos suffered multiple complications. On September 14th, 2018, Officer Gallegos collapsed. He was taken to the hospital where sadly he succumbed to his injuries.Correctional Officer Gallegos served the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Irma; two adult sons; and several siblings.