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Incident
Deputy Francisco Garcia was shot and killed when he encountered a murder suspect on a ranch just south of Trinchera, Colorado. The man was wanted for the murder of his 18 year-old girlfriend in Las Animas County.
Deputy Garcia had traveled to the ranch on other business, not realizing that the suspect was there. When they encountered each other the suspect warned the unarmed deputy to leave or he would kill him.
Deputy Garcia went to adjoining dining room where he ate his dinner. When Deputy Garcia came out of the room the suspect fired at him, shooting through his hat. The two began to struggle and Deputy Garcia sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Other ranchers subdued the suspect and held him until another deputy arrived. He was taken to Raton, New Mexico, where he was convicted of murdering Deputy Garcia and hanged.
The suspect was eventually apprehended and hanged at Raton, May 26, 1906.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Garcia served with the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Trinidad community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Garcia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Las Animas County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Francisco is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Francisco is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francisco 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 1905, 1 officer at Las Animas County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1896, with 2.
In 1905, 3 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1905, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1905, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 14.3% of these deaths at Las Animas County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 42.9%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
October holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15.7%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Las Animas County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% 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
Las Animas County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Francisco among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-E
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