Chief of Police Michael Anthony Pimentel

Chief of Police Michael Anthony Pimentel

Elmendorf Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, August 23, 2014

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Michael Anthony Pimentel

Chief of Police Michael Pimentel was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle in a residential area near the intersection of South 1st Avenue and East 9th Street at approximately 11:30 a.m.

A struggle ensued during the stop and Chief Pimentel was shot multiple times. He was flown to University Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Bexar County deputies responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody.

Chief Pimentel was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He served in law enforcement for 43 years and had previously served as the police chief of the San Antonio Independent School District Police Department.

The shooter was arrested but was later acquitted by reason of insanity.

Bio

  • Age 64
  • Tour 43 years
  • Badge 9100
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Acquitted by reason of insanity

vehicle stop

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