Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Marinaro was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a murder suspect. He was in the suspect's kitchen when the man opened fire, striking him. He was able to return fire and wound the suspect. When the man realized he could not escape he committed suicide.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Marinaro served with the Denver Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Marinaro.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Pasquale C. Marinaro is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Denver Police Department, 55 of 74 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 74.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Pasquale C. Marinaro's cause is highlighted.
How Pasquale C. Marinaro Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Pasquale C. Marinaro is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Pasquale C. Marinaro was killed by gun; unknown type.
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