Incident
Deputy Mangold was shot and killed after he and other deputies responded to a store after receiving reports that it was being broken into. As the deputies began searching the store one of the three suspects inside opened fire from an ambush position, striking Deputy Mangold in the chest with a shotgun blast. The three fled the store but were all later apprehended.
The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On May 16, 1945, he was pardoned by Governor Coke R. Stevenson.
Deputy Mangold had been with the agency for only nine months and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and four brothers.
Survivors
Deputy Mangold had been with the agency for only nine months and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and four brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mangold served with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the San Antonio community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mangold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has lost 18 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1932, 1 officer at Bexar County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1932, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 40. Of the 10 killed feloniously at Bexar County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 52.5; the middle age was 43. George had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 40. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 40. 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. George had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 20% of these deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 20%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 18 deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 10% 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
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has 18 officers remembered here, George among them.
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Joseph L. Hood Mar 19, 1840
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Edward Alexander Stevens
Nov 7, 1885
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John Thomas Holloway
Jul 23, 1924
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George L. Mangold
Sep 18, 1932
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Frank Benjamin Ackerman
Sep 21, 1937
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George Petrogallo
May 9, 1967
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Winford Odell Pattillo
Jun 9, 1969
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Joshua B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Feb 2, 1973
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Vincent L. Walker
Feb 2, 1973
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Elwood Edward Groff
Oct 15, 1979
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George R. Garza
Sep 20, 1982
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Arturo E. Rodriguez
Dec 14, 1982
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Adrian Salazar Aguilar
Jun 30, 1985
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David Delgado Castillo
Apr 11, 1991
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Jesus A. Garza, Jr.
Dec 26, 2003
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Kenneth Gary Vann, Sr.
May 28, 2011
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Timothy P. De La Fuente
Apr 30, 2020
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Ronald Rudy Butler
Sep 3, 2021
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