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Deputy Sheriff Rudolpho Filberto Sanchez | Costilla County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Costilla County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

Deputy Sheriff

Rudolpho Filberto Sanchez

Costilla County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch: Monday, April 16, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 1 year

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/16/1973

Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber

Suspect: Acquitted

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Deputy Sanchez was shot and killed after responding to a fight at a local bar. While on the scene he was shot with a .22 caliber pistol. Four suspects fled the scene and were later arrested in New Mexico. One of the suspects was tried but was found not guilty.

Deputy Sanchez had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and son.

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Rest in Peace, Deputy Sanchez. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 25, 2012

 

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