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Reserve Officer Rudy Iglesias and Reserve Officer Helen Lizama were shot and killed when they responded to a burglary alarm at Manglona's Store in Barrigada shortly after midnight. They were conducting routine business checks and had pulled into the parking lot where they observed a vehicle. They were both shot by a getaway driver as they exited their patrol car. The 17-year-old suspect was apprehended and convicted of the murders. Reserve Officer Iglesias had served with the Guam Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Officer Iglesias gave the Guam Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Barrigada community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Iglesias.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Guam Police Department has lost 10 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Rudy is one of 5 officers killed feloniously in BA, 45.5% of the 11 remembered there.
Rudy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rudy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1979, 2 officers at Guam Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1979, 2 officers in BA were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1979, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1979, 153 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Rudy was 31. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Guam Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29.8 and 32; the middle age was 30.5. Rudy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 1.2 years.
Rudy was 31. Of the 4 killed feloniously in BA whose age is recorded, half were between 29.8 and 32; the middle age was 30.5. Rudy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 1.2 years.
Rudy was 31. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Rudy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rudy was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rudy had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 60% of these deaths at Guam Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 40%.
December holds 60% of these deaths in BA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 40%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Guam Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 45.5% of all 11 deaths in BA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Guam Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Rudy among them.
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Juan Mafnas Santos
Jul 22, 1966
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Francisco Aguon Reyes
Jun 9, 1977
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Tomas Mendiola Sablan
Dec 10, 1978
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Rudy Caingat Iglesias
Dec 26, 1979
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Helen Kuulei Lizama
Dec 26, 1979
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Raymond S. Sanchez
Sep 30, 1983
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Manuel Anderson Aquino
Dec 12, 1985
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Edward Aguon Santos
Sep 18, 1989
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Frank E. Smith
Dec 30, 2007
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Siegfred D. R. Mortera
Feb 14, 2015
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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