Detective Bernabe Salazar Jr.
San Antonio Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, November 16, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 16, 1978
Weapon Used: Handgun; 9 mm
Suspect Info: Paroled

Detective Salazar was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant at a public housing project. The suspect fired two shots through the front door, striking Detective Salazar in the head. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 30 years in prison, but has since been paroled.

Detective Salazar had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife.