U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Norman Michael Montion
1989
Norman Michael Montion served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Norman served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Montion was shot and killed during a shooting spree while on his lunch break. He was at a local business when a former employee walked in and opened fire, striking Detective Montion in the chest. Another employee started struggling with the suspect but was also shot and killed. Although mortally wounded, Detective Montion was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Investigating officers discovered that the man had also murdered his wife prior to the shooting spree. Detective Montion had served with the El Paso Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. His son later went on to serve with the El Paso Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1967 – 1971
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
El Paso Police Department
Detective
In Our Keeping
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