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District Attorney Breen was shot and killed in Tucumcari by a mental patient he had helped to convict in 1968. The patient had been released and assassinated District Attorney Breen as he walked to his car before going to work. The suspect was apprehended a short time later and was sent to a state hospital. He was released from the hospital three years later and died in 1988. District Attorney was assigned to the 10th Judicial District of New Mexico and had been with the agency for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters and parents.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
District Attorney Breen gave the New Mexico District Attorney's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Fe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, District Attorney Breen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Mexico District Attorney's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Victor is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 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, 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 1971, 2 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Victor was 54. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Victor had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Victor was 54. 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 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Victor was 54. 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 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 3.3% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Wednesdays: 17.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at New Mexico District Attorney's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 13% 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, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
New Mexico District Attorney's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Victor among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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