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Incident
Sergeant Julian Narvaez was shot and killed during a felony stop on a vehicle occupied by four suspects in the 1900 block of Isleta Street in Albuquerque. While talking with one of the suspects, a struggle ensued, and the man produced a handgun. The suspect dropped his gun but was able to gain control of Sergeant Narvaez's weapon and shoot him. The man was arrested, but his first trial ended in a hung jury. After the trial, the man fled to Mexico and was never recaptured. Sergeant Narvaez had served with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant expectant wife, son, and four daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Narvaez gave the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albuquerque community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Narvaez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Julian is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Julian is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Julian is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1969, 1 officer in NM was killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1969, 124 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1969, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Julian was 31. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Julian had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 31. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Julian had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Julian had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.5% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Wednesdays: 17.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 36.4% of all 11 deaths at Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, Julian among them.
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Emilio Candelaria Jan 29, 1930
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Alfred Ray Davis Nov 25, 1968
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Julian Narvaez
Mar 26, 1969
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William Harold Sibrava, Jr.
May 27, 1994
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Angelic Suzette Garcia
Mar 4, 2001
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James Francis McGrane, Jr.
Mar 22, 2006
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Dean Francis Miera
Oct 29, 2010
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Lawrence George Koren
Jul 16, 2022
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Fred Douglas Beers, III
Jul 16, 2022
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Michael Adam Levison
Jul 16, 2022
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Michael Schlattman
Feb 23, 2026
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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