Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Fulgencio Velasco was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance at a small restaurant. As the officers entered the establishment through the back door they were immediately met with gunfire and Patrolman Velasco was shot several times. Despite his wounds, he was able to return fire and kill the suspect. A second suspect was shot and wounded by Patrolman Velasco's partner when he tried to retrieve the dead suspect's weapon. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Survivors
Patrolman Velasco served wit the Mission Police Department for two months and was survived by his wife, and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Velasco served with the Mission Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mission community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Velasco.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Fulgencio Velasco, III 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Mission Police Department, 2 of 4 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. Fulgencio Velasco, III's cause is highlighted.
How Fulgencio Velasco, III Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fulgencio Velasco, III is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fulgencio Velasco, III was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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