In Recognition of Sergeant Humberto Rodriguez, Officer Jonathan Vasquez, Officer Madison Geldermann, Officer Andrew Moya, and Officer Kyle Scarbrough’s Extraordinary Lifesaving Efforts in Preserving and Prolonging the Life of a Shooting Victim Who Suffered a Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2025, at approximately 1:44 PM, a critically wounded gunshot victim arrived at the front lobby of the Union City Police Department seeking emergency help; and WHEREAS, Officers Geldermann, Vasquez, and Moya immediately responded with urgency, retrieving a trauma kit and initiating emergency care under life-threatening and high-stress conditions. Officer Vasquez applied direct pressure to a gunshot wound to the victim’s neck while Officer Geldermann maintained gauze and pressure, and Officer Moya assisted in triage and additional wound care. All actions were performed with professionalism and precision. Sergeant Rodriguez and Officer Scarbrough arrived swiftly to support the lifesaving efforts and helped stabilize the victim while working as a seamless team under extraordinary pressure; and
WHEREAS, the officers conducted a full assessment, discovered a second gunshot wound, and continued applying lifesaving interventions despite the limitations of basic medical supplies. Throughout the incident, these officers maintained composure, gathered vital information, preserved the integrity of the crime scene, and transitioned care smoothly to Alameda County Fire and paramedics upon their arrival; and WHEREAS, the team's exceptional conduct was commended by Fire Code Compliance Officer Joe Villareal and Alameda County Fire Deputy Chief Derrick Thomas, and was praised by trauma professionals at Washington Hospital who credited the officers' actions as instrumental in saving the victim’s life; and WHEREAS, their courage, teamwork, and commitment to the highest standards of public safety exemplify the values of the Union City Police Department and Service from the Heart to the Union City community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Union City does hereby recognize and commend Officer Geldermann, Officer Vasquez, Officer Moya, Officer Scarbrough, and Sergeant Rodriguez for their heroic life-saving actions and honor them for their valor, professionalism, and selfless dedication to duty in preserving human life.
DATED: October 28, 2025
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
JAIME PATIÑO, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember