Gil Carrillo

Personal context

Summary

Gil Carrillo is a retired Los Angeles County homicide lieutenant best known for helping lead the investigation that captured Richard Ramirez, the “Night Stalker”; he has appeared as himself in true-crime documentaries and television programs. His public career centers on law enforcement and homicide investigations. He served as president of the East Los Angeles chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association, whose stated mission includes addressing discrimination in law enforcement and supporting Latino officers. No public statements on party politics or broader identity causes are on record.