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Patrolman Richard M. Cuellar | San Antonio Police Department, Texas San Antonio Police Department, Texas

Patrolman

Richard M. Cuellar

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Friday, August 2, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/2/1968

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Cueller was shot and killed by a juvenile suspect attempting to escape custody from another officer. The officers had both arrived at the police parking lot at the same time. As the other patrolman took the juvenile from the patrol car the youth produced a handgun and fled into the path of Patrolman Cueller, who attempted to stop him. The suspect shot Patrolman Cueller before the two officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Patrolman Cueller had been with the agency for nine years.

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I knew the young man who was involved in this tragic incident. I was only 13 yrs old. I remember the date like it was yesterday. It always saddens me for the loss of life on both sides. When I used to go to the police Dept for personal business, I ALWAYS stopped by your picture and said a prayer, for you and all the rest of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, GOD BLESS YOU.

Miguel a. Herrera
May 19, 2011

 

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