Roll of Honor
Edward L. Moreno
Incident
Liquor Inspector Edward Moreno was shot after he and his partner responded to a bar in Gallup, New Mexico, questioning the owner on March 7th, 1970. While inside the bar, Inspector Moreno noticed some men around his vehicle, and he exited the bar to investigate. When he approached the men, he was assaulted. One of the men gained control of his gun and shot him. Two subjects were arrested at the scene. One suspect was convicted of battery, and the jury recommended clemency in 1970. Inspector Moreno succumbed to complications of the wounds on July 13th, 1975. Inspector Moreno was a United States Army veteran. He was survived by his wife and six children. He is buried at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Fort Bayard, New Mexico.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Liquor Inspector Moreno served with the New Mexico Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Thank you for your service to the Albuquerque community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Edward L. Moreno served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Liquor Inspector Edward L. Moreno 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 New Mexico Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward L. Moreno's cause is highlighted.
How Edward L. Moreno Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of Battery
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward L. Moreno is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward L. Moreno was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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