Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrol Officer Pedro Ayala was killed after being struck by a vehicle that was operated by an intoxicated person. Officer Ayala had been with the agency for 28 years.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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28 years. You could have gone home.
Patrol Officer Ayala gave the Laredo Police Department 28 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Laredo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Ayala.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Pedro Ayala 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 Laredo Police Department, 8 of 8 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. Pedro Ayala's cause is highlighted.
How Pedro Ayala Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Pedro Ayala is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Pedro Ayala was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Laredo Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
