Laredo Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, August 20, 1877
Add to My HeroesGregorio Gonzales
City Marshal Gregorio Gonzales was shot and killed by a known desperado while walking to his home.
The subject who shot him was believed to have escaped into Mexico. It is not known if he was ever arrested or tried for Marshal Gonzales' murder.
Marshal Gonzales had served with the Laredo Police Department for eight months and had been appointed city marshal only two months prior to being murdered.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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