Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal Gregorio Gonzales was shot and killed by a known desperado while walking to his home.
The subject who shot him was believed to have escaped into Mexico. It is not known if he was ever arrested or tried for Marshal Gonzales' murder.
Marshal Gonzales had served with the Laredo Police Department for eight months and had been appointed city marshal only two months prior to being murdered.
Whether or not your assailant was brought to justice he surely faced a much higher justice at a later time. Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your heroism and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 20th, 2020
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City Marshal Gonzales served with the Laredo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Laredo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Gregorio Gonzales 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. Gregorio Gonzales's cause is highlighted.
How Gregorio Gonzales Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gregorio Gonzales is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gregorio Gonzales was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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