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Officer Victor Serna was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call at 11:06 p.m. After officers arrested two suspects, a juvenile began throwing rocks at the officers. As Officer Serna entered the yard where the juvenile was throwing rocks, another man shot Officer Serna in the face with a shotgun. Officer Serna was transported to Mercy Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds after midnight. The 18-year-old was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Officer Serna had served with the Laredo Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Serna gave the Laredo Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Laredo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Serna.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Laredo Police Department has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Victor is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Victor is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Victor 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 1984, 1 officer at Laredo Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1984, 4 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 143rd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Victor was 29. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Laredo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29.5 and 46.5; the middle age was 38. Victor had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Victor was 29. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Victor had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Victor was 29. 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. Victor had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Victor was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Victor had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 12.5% of these deaths at Laredo Police Department; June holds the most, 37.5%. Wednesdays: 12.5%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Laredo Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Laredo Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Victor among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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