Port of Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: December 19, 2007
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer James Saavedra was accidentally shot and killed at the department's shooting range on the 4000 block of Rincon Road when he and another range master were sighting in a rifle.
Officer Saavedra was wearing his bullet-resistant vest at the time of the incident, but the rifle round penetrated his vest. The shooting took place at a range of approximately two feet.
Officer Saavedra had served with the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department for four years and had previously served with the Corpus Christi Independent School District Police Department. He also served with the Nueces County Constable's Office. He is survived by his wife, son, two daughters, parents, and a brother.