San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, November 16, 1978
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 16, 1978
Weapon Used: Handgun; 9 mm
Suspect Info: Paroled
Detective Bernie Salazar was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant at a public housing project.
The subject fired two shots through the front door, striking Detective Salazar in the head.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 30 years in prison but has since been paroled.
Detective Salazar had served with the San Antonio Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.