Roll of Honor
Gilbert Manglona Taisacan
Incident
Police Officer Gilbert Taisacan was shot and killed in Tinian by an off-duty canine officer who had been arrested earlier for assault and battery. When Officer Taisacan and his partner attempted to arrest the subject, he fired at both officers, mortally wounding Officer Taisacan. His partner recovered from his gunshot wounds to the stomach. The suspect committed suicide before being apprehended. Officer Taisacan had served with the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division for eight years and was named the Police Officer of the Year in 1995.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer II Taisacan gave the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Saipan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer II Taisacan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer II Gilbert Manglona Taisacan 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 S, 3 of 4 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this state's fallen. That is 20.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gilbert Manglona Taisacan's cause is highlighted.
How Gilbert Manglona Taisacan Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gilbert Manglona Taisacan is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gilbert Manglona Taisacan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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