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Constable Santiago Hinojosa was shot and killed while attempting to disarm several men in Mercedes, Texas.
One of the subjects opened fire on him with a .32 caliber rifle, striking him in the heart. Two men were arrested for his murder and two others escaped. It is not known if any of the men involved in his murder were ever tried.
Constable Hinojosa had served as the elected constable of Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for approximately 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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You barely got started.
Constable Hinojosa gave the Hidalgo County Constable's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Weslaco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hinojosa.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hidalgo County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Santiago is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Santiago is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Santiago 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 1912, 13 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Santiago 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. Santiago had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Santiago 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. Santiago had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Santiago was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Santiago had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Hidalgo County Constable's Office - Precinct 1. The weapon recorded was rifle; .32 caliber carbine, 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 rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 0.1% 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 rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Hidalgo County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has 2 officers remembered here, Santiago among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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