Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Aguirre died after being assaulted by two brothers. Deputy Aguirre was working at a dance at the fairgrounds hall in Gardner. He was lured outside by the brothers who he had arrested before for rustling. They attacked him with fists, a fence post, and other items. He was later found and taken to a doctor who either would not or could not treat him. He was then loaded into a vehicle and transported to Lamme Hospital in Walsenburg, about 30 miles away. They arrived at about 1am and Deputy Aguirre died at about 3pm. The brothers were taken into custody at their house and later found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. One died in prison on October 9, 1951, and the other was paroled on August 11, 1954.
Survivors
Deputy Aguirre was survived by his wife, four sons, and four daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Aguirre served with the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Walsenburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Aguirre.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Fidel Aguirre 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 Huerfano County Sheriff's Office, 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. Fidel Aguirre's cause is highlighted.
How Fidel Aguirre Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life imprisonment
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fidel Aguirre is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fidel Aguirre was killed by blunt object.
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