Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Louis Silva was shot and killed while questioning a man about a burglary in which a gun had been stolen. The suspect fled the scene and was never identified. Officer Silva had served with the agency for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Silva gave the Gallup Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gallup community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silva.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Louis Silva 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 NM, 123 of 193 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.7% of this state's fallen. That is 9.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Gallup Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Louis Silva's cause is highlighted.
How Louis Silva Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Louis Silva is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Louis Silva was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Gallup Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
