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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Albert Munguia and Deputy Sheriff Jack Campbell were shot and killed in an ambush. The leader of a gang of horse thieves had a strong dislike for Deputy Munguia because he had killed his cousin in Globe two years earlier. The subject laid a trap for Deputy Munguia and tipped him off to his whereabouts. Deputy Campbell, Deputy Munguia, and another deputy set out to arrest them. About one mile from the hideout at Eagle Lake, the deputies were ambushed. Deputy Campbell and Deputy Munguia were killed instantly, while the other deputy was wounded. A posse of fifty men was sent after the gang, but it is not known if the gang was ever captured.
Survivors
Deputy Munguia was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Munguia served with the Graham County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Safford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Munguia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Graham County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1912, 2 officers at Graham County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 2 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 3.
In 1912, 3 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
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
Albert was 38. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Graham County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 37.5 and 39.8; the middle age was 38.5.
Albert was 38. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Albert was 38. 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.
Albert was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 40% of these deaths at Graham County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 60%. Tuesdays: 40%.
September holds 9.8% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Tuesdays: 15.7%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Graham County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Graham County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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