Isaac Morales
Incident
Location: Texas Incident Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017 Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife Offender: Acquitted
Border Patrol Agent Isaac Morales succumbed to wounds sustained four days earlier when he was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in El Paso, Texas, while off duty.
Agent Morales and several friends were walking to their cars in the 12000 block of Tierre Este when they were confronted by the subject. Agent Morales identified himself as a United States Border Patrol agent in an attempt to diffuse the situation. The man then attacked him with a knife and stabbed him in the eye.
Despite the wound, Agent Morales chased the subject with several witnesses. The man was subdued by citizens and taken into custody by responding officers.
Agent Morales was transported to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition until passing away on May 24th, 2017.
The suspect was tried for murder. The first trial ended in a mistrial, and the second trial resulted in acquittal.
Agent Morales had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight years and was assigned to the Ysleta Border Patrol Station.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Border Patrol Agent Morales gave the United States Department of Homeland Security 8 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Border Patrol Agent Morales.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol has lost 63 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Isaac is one of 754 officers killed feloniously in DC, 53.1% of the 1,419 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaac 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 2017, 1 officer at United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 2010, with 2.
In 2017, 1 officer in DC was killed feloniously, the 130th heaviest of 159 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 20.
In 2017, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2017, 64 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 125th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Isaac was 30. Of the 7 killed feloniously at United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 38; the middle age was 32. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaac was 30. Of the 580 killed feloniously in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Isaac was 30. 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. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaac was 30. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 14.3% of these deaths at United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol; January holds the most, 28.6%. Wednesdays: 28.6%.
May holds 7.6% of these deaths in DC; July holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 11.1% of all 63 deaths at United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.1% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.4% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol has 63 officers remembered here, Isaac among them.
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James Paul Epling
Dec 16, 2003
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Travis Wayne Attaway
Sep 19, 2004
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Jeremy Michael Wilson
Sep 19, 2004
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George Brian DeBates
Dec 19, 2004
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Nicholas Darren Greenig
Mar 14, 2006
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David Norman Webb
Nov 3, 2006
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Ramon Nevarez, Jr.
Mar 15, 2007
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David Tourscher
Mar 16, 2007
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Richard Goldstein
May 11, 2007
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Eric N. Cabral
Jul 26, 2007
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Luis Alberto Aguilar
Jan 19, 2008
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Jarod Charles Dittman
Mar 30, 2008
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Nathaniel A. Afolayan
May 1, 2009
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Cruz C. McGuire
May 21, 2009
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Robert Wimer Rosas, Jr.
Jul 23, 2009
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Mark F. Van Doren
May 24, 2010
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Michael Vincent Gallagher
Sep 2, 2010
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Brian A. Terry
Dec 15, 2010
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Eduardo Rojas, Jr.
May 12, 2011
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Hector R. Clark
May 12, 2011
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Leopoldo Cavazos, Jr.
Jul 6, 2012
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James Ray Dominguez
Jul 19, 2012
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Jeffrey Ramirez
Sep 15, 2012
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Nicholas J. Ivie
Oct 2, 2012
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David Richard Delaney
Nov 2, 2012
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Alexander Irving Giannini
May 28, 2014
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Javier Jr Vega Jr.
Aug 3, 2014
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Tyler Ryan Robledo
Sep 12, 2014
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Jose Daniel Barraza
Apr 18, 2016
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Manuel Alejandro Alvarez
Aug 11, 2016
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David Gomez
Nov 16, 2016
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Isaac Morales
May 24, 2017
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Rogelio Martinez
Nov 19, 2017
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Donna Marie Doss
Feb 2, 2019
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Robert Mark Hotten
Oct 6, 2019
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Luis O. Peña, Jr.
Dec 23, 2019
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Johan Mordan
Jun 11, 2020
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Enrique J. Rositas, Jr.
Jul 11, 2020
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Agustin Aguilar, Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
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Marco Antonio Gonzales
Aug 5, 2020
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Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos
Mar 15, 2021
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Christopher Shane Simpkins
Apr 12, 2021
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Freddie Vasquez
May 8, 2021
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Juan Manuel Urrutia
May 28, 2021
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Daniel Paul Cox
Jul 31, 2021
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Edgardo Acosta-Feliciano
Jul 31, 2021
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Ricardo Zarate
Aug 16, 2021
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Chad Edward McBroom
Aug 29, 2021
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Luis Heriberto Dominguez
Sep 23, 2021
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David Blanco Ramirez
Sep 26, 2021
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Alfredo Moises Ibarra
Sep 27, 2021
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Rafael Gilberto Sanchez
Oct 24, 2021
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Anibal Antonio Perez
Nov 5, 2021
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Martin Barrios
Nov 29, 2021
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Salvador Martinez, Jr.
Nov 30, 2021
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Daniel Humberto Salazar
May 13, 2022
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Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr.
Dec 7, 2022
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Freddy Ortiz
Nov 14, 2023
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Christopher Luna
Mar 8, 2024
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Jesus Anaya
May 23, 2024
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David Christopher Maland
Jan 20, 2025
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Eric Cespedes
Jul 11, 2025
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Sean M. McDonough
May 1, 2026
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