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Patrolman Federico Saenz was shot and killed after stopping a pickup truck containing six people at 6:00 am. He had stopped the vehicle in an attempt to arrest two men who had been causing a disturbance in the Granejo district of McAllen. While he was speaking with the driver one of the passengers opened fire on him, striking him in the ribs. As he crawled to regain control of his gun the suspect shot him again the forehead. Five of the suspects were apprehended but the driver fled to Mexico. Patrolman Saenz had served with the McAllen Police Department for two years. He was a widower and survived by his three young children, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Saenz gave the McAllen Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the McAllen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Saenz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McAllen Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Federico is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Federico is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Federico is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1933, 1 officer at McAllen Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2020, with 2.
In 1933, 16 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Federico was 37. Of the 5 killed feloniously at McAllen Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 45; the middle age was 39. Federico had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 2.5 years.
Federico was 37. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Federico had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Federico was 37. 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. Federico had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Federico was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Federico had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 20% of these deaths at McAllen Police Department; July holds the most, 60%. Sundays: 20%.
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at McAllen Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
McAllen Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Federico among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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