Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 1
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/18/1967
Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect: Apprehended
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Officer Montoya was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity at a local store. He had been called at home by the merchant who saw a car parked outside of the store. While questioning two suspects outside, another suspect inside of the store opened fire with a .22 caliber revolver, striking Officer Montoya in the back of the head.
The suspects then stole Officer Montoya's gun and fled the scene. They were all eventually apprehended and charged in connection with Officer Montoya's murder.
Officer Montoya was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in law enforcement for about five years. He was survived by his wife and son.
