Police Officer I Manuel Anthony (Manny) Aquino
Guam Police Department
Guam
End of Watch: Thursday, December 12, 1985

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 12, 1985
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Officer Manuel Aquino was shot and killed when another officer shot him as he swung his PR-24 police baton. They were at a Tamuning station house, when Officer Aquino reportedly approached the other officer, swinging the baton. The other officer drew his pistol and pointed it at Officer Aquino. The weapon discharged during the motion, striking Officer Aquino in the forehead.

The officer who shot Aquino defended himself by declaring he had responded to a potentially deadly threat and therefore reacted as he was trained. He was acquitted and later resigned from the force.