Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Santiago Hinojosa was shot and killed while attempting to disarm several men in Mercedes, Texas.
One of the subjects opened fire on him with a .32 caliber rifle, striking him in the heart. Two men were arrested for his murder and two others escaped. It is not known if any of the men involved in his murder were ever tried.
Constable Hinojosa had served as the elected constable of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for approximately 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Constable Hinojosa gave the Hidalgo County Constable's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Weslaco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hinojosa.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Santiago Hinojosa 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,460 of 2,421 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 Hidalgo County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, 2 of 2 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. Santiago Hinojosa's cause is highlighted.
How Santiago Hinojosa Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Santiago Hinojosa is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Santiago Hinojosa was killed by rifle; .32 caliber carbine.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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