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Incident
City Marshal Apolonio Pino was shot and killed by one of his officers who he was attempting to suspend for drinking on duty.
Marshal Pino had been informed that the officer had been drinking at a local bar, at 255 Read Street, for the previous hour. Marshal Pino and another officer went to the bar, where the marshal confronted the officer who was drinking and demanded that he turn over his badge.
The officer responded with a racially-charged statement and began arguing with and threatening Chief Pino, who retreated to an outhouse to seek cover. The officer chased Marshal Pino to the outhouse, where the two exchanged fire through the door. Chief Pino was fatally shot during the exchange.
The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Marshal Pino had served with the Santa Fe Police Department for 23 years.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
City Marshal Pino gave the Santa Fe Police Department 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Fe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Pino.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Santa Fe Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Apolonio is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Apolonio is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Apolonio 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 1933, 4 officers in NM were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
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
Apolonio was 52. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Apolonio had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Apolonio was 52. 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. Apolonio had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Apolonio was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Apolonio had served 23 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 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Santa Fe Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 17.9% 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 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
Santa Fe Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Apolonio among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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