Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Carlos Carpio succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier in Socorro, Texas, while struggling with a subject he was attempting to arrest.
The man had entered a dance hall and started waving his hand, which was covered in blood. A struggle ensued when Constable Carpio attempted to arrest him.
Constable Carpio's .45 caliber discharged during the struggle and he was struck in the side.
The subject was arrested and charged with Constable Carpio's murder.
Constable Carpio had been elected as the El Paso County Precinct 3 Constable only four days prior to the shooting.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Carpio served with the El Paso County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Carpio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Carlos C. Carpio 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carlos C. Carpio's cause is highlighted.
How Carlos C. Carpio Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carlos C. Carpio is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carlos C. Carpio was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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