U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Ernesto Rascon
1976
Ernesto Rascon served the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years. Ernesto served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Ernie Rascon was shot and killed with his own service revolver after responding to a residential burglary call on Tamarisk Street in Anthony. When he arrived at the scene around 7:40 p.m., the suspect fled, and Officer Rason pursued him. On 7th Street and Houston Street, the two struggled. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Rascon's weapon and shoot him. The suspect was charged with Officer Rascon's murder. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to only 5 years of probation. Officer Rascon was a United States Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Anthony Police Department for two years. He had previously served with the El Paso Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1967 – 1971
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Anthony Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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