Monte Vista Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Friday, October 23, 1953
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 23, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Assistant Chief Guy O'Neal was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a shots fired call at a residence. As they approached the house the man inside fired several shots through the glass on the front door, striking both officers.
The man had also killed his wife, two young children, and mother-in-law before committing suicide.