Sergeant Salvador G. Mosqueda, Fresno Police Department, California

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Sergeant

Salvador G. Mosqueda

Fresno Police Department, California

End of Watch: Monday, August 20, 1973

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Age: 52

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/20/1973

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Killed during standoff

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Sergeant Mosqueda was shot and killed while responding to the home of a robbery suspect. The man had robbed a grocery store and tracked back to his residence. As Sergeant Mosqueda drove into the area the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him. The man then held other officers at bay and was killed in a fire which resulted after tear gas canisters were shot into the home.

Sergeant Mosqueda was survived by his wife and children.

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08/20/2011

I first heard about Sergeant Mosqueda's death in 2001 when I started out as a new-21 yr old cop. I was assigned to the Southeast district where the Mosqueda center is located. I would drive by the center on patrol all the time; I would think about his sacrifice to prepare myself for the dangers I may face.

I will not forget him nor will I forget his sacrifice. His death is not in vain. I will honor his memory by doing the best job that I can, on the streets of south Fresno just like Sergento Mosqueda. God bless him and God bless his family on the 38th anniversary of his death.

Officer Bernie J. Vizcarra
Fresno Police Department--Southwest District
August 20, 2011

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Salvador G. Mosqueda

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