U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Moises Sanchez
2019
Moises Sanchez served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Moises served in the Cold War and Gulf War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper Moises Sanchez succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained on April 6th, 2019, in McAllen, Texas.
He had responded to a hit-and-run vehicle crash at the intersection of N 10th Street and W Freddy Gonzalez Drive. He located the suspect approximately one block away, in the 1500 block of South Maltese Street, and attempted to take him into custody. The subject shot him in the shoulder and head during the arrest.
Trooper Sanchez was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. He succumbed to complications of his wounds on August 24th, 2019, following surgery.
The suspect was arrested following a manhunt. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
Trooper Sanchez was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for four years.
He had responded to a hit-and-run vehicle crash at the intersection of N 10th Street and W Freddy Gonzalez Drive. He located the suspect approximately one block away, in the 1500 block of South Maltese Street, and attempted to take him into custody. The subject shot him in the shoulder and head during the arrest.
Trooper Sanchez was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. He succumbed to complications of his wounds on August 24th, 2019, following surgery.
The suspect was arrested following a manhunt. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
Trooper Sanchez was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1989 – 1993
Conflicts
Cold War
Gulf War
Also Served
Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol
Trooper
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