Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Albert Munguia and Deputy Sheriff Jack Campbell were shot and killed in an ambush. The leader of a gang of horse thieves had a strong dislike for Deputy Munguia because he had killed his cousin in Globe two years earlier. The subject laid a trap for Deputy Munguia and tipped him off to his whereabouts. Deputy Campbell, Deputy Munguia, and another deputy set out to arrest them. About one mile from the hideout at Eagle Lake, the deputies were ambushed. Deputy Campbell and Deputy Munguia were killed instantly, while the other deputy was wounded. A posse of fifty men was sent after the gang, but it is not known if the gang was ever captured.
Survivors
Deputy Munguia was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Munguia served with the Graham County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Safford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Munguia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Albert Munguia is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In AZ, 204 of 330 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Graham County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Albert Munguia's cause is highlighted.
How Albert Munguia Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert Munguia is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert Munguia was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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