Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Angel Barcena was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call.
He and his partner responded to the call reporting an intoxicated male breaking into a home in the 600 block of Bristol on the West Side of El Paso. The officers entered through a partly open garage door after hearing screams coming from inside the house. Once inside the garage, the officers saw the male attempting to break into the home.
After the suspect drew a .38-caliber revolver, the officers retreated. At one point, Patrolman Barcena fired his Taser but missed the suspect. The suspect fired two shots, hitting Patrolman Barcena once in the back of the upper left leg, severing an artery. He was rushed to Beaumont Army Medical Center where he died from the wound.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder in May 2006 and subsequently sentenced to death. The sentence was later reduced to life in prison. He is eligible for parole in 2044.
Patrolman Barcena had served with the El Paso Police Department for just one month, having graduated from the academy on August 26, 2004.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, brother, and father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Barcena served with the El Paso Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Barcena.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Angel Andrew Barcena 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 TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At El Paso Police Department, 23 of 34 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Angel Andrew Barcena's cause is highlighted.
How Angel Andrew Barcena Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Angel Andrew Barcena is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Angel Andrew Barcena was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
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