Sanchez was killed in the line of duty during a SWAT operation.
In the television series “S.W.A.T.,” which is inspired by the 1975 television series of the same name and the 2003 film, the character of Buck Spivey, played by Louis Ferreira, is a former member of the SWAT team led by Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. In the pilot episode, Spivey, whose nickname is Sanchez, accidentally shoots an unarmed black teenager during a shootout, which leads to his dismissal from the team. This incident sets the stage for Hondo’s promotion and the exploration of themes such as police brutality and racial tension. The character’s departure is a catalyst for the show’s ongoing narrative, focusing on the team’s missions and the personal and professional challenges they face.