El Paso Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, October 16, 1989
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1989
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Detective Montion was shot and killed during a shooting spree while on his lunch break.
He was at a local business when a former employee walked in and opened fire, striking Detective Montion in the chest. Another employee started struggling with the suspect but was also shot and killed. Although mortally wounded, Detective Montion was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Investigating officers discovered that the man had also murdered his wife prior to the shooting spree.
Detective Montion had served with the El Paso Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. His son later went on to serve with the El Paso Police Department.