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Mercedes Torres Sr.
Incident
Deputy Constable Mercedes Torres was shot and killed while parked on Rabb Road in Santa Rosa.
He had gone to the location to check on land that he owned. Investigators believed that his assailant was aware of his daily trips to the location and ambushed him. He was shot twice in the torso. Despite his wounds, he was able to return fire but did not strike the subject.
A farmer located him unconscious a short time later and called for assistance. He was taken to Valley Baptist Hospital, in Harlingen, where he died early the next morning.
Deputy Constable Torres had served with the Cameron County Precinct 7 Constable's Office for at least two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Torres gave the Cameron County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brownsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Torres.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 7 has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Mercedes is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Mercedes is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mercedes 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 1930, 19 officers in TX were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Mercedes was 34. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Mercedes had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Mercedes was 34. 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. Mercedes had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mercedes was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Mercedes had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 7. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% 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; unknown type, in 10.4% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 7 has 2 officers remembered here, Mercedes among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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