Correctional Officer Gabriel B. Saucedo
Arizona Department of Corrections
Arizona
End of Watch: Thursday, June 2, 2005

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 2, 2005
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Gabriel Saucedo was killed when his 9mm Glock service pistol was accidentally discharged while he was on perimeter patrol at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford.

The officer was alone in a department vehicle when the incident occurred. One round passed through his hand and struck him in the leg, causing massive bleeding. He was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Saucedo had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for 13 months. He is survived by his wife and three children.