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Police Officer Louis Silva | Gallup Police Department, New Mexico Gallup Police Department, New Mexico

Police Officer

Louis Silva

Gallup Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch: Monday, September 15, 1930

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 56

Tour: 12 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/15/1930

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never identified

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Officer Louis Silva was shot and killed while questioning a man about a burglary in which a gun had been stolen. The suspect fled the scene and was never identified.

Officer Silva had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

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I am honored to be your great grandson. You made the ultimate sacrifice and you are remembered by your family. You give me the courage and passion to carry out my duties every day. You will never be forgotten.

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October 25, 2011

 

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