United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, March 11, 1947
Add to My HeroesAnthony L. Oneto
Inspector Anthony Oneto was shot and killed after he and his partner arrested four illegal aliens and the man who was smuggling them through Indio, California. The two inspectors had placed the four aliens in the back seat of their vehicle and instructed the smuggler to drive his own car to the Border Patrol office.
During the drive, the suspect stopped his vehicle and walked back to Inspector Oneto's vehicle, which was following the suspect. The man said something to the inspectors and then produced a .32 caliber handgun and opened fire. Inspector Oneto was killed. Despite being wounded, his partner returned fire and wound the suspect. The partner also managed to keep custody of the four illegal aliens until assistance arrived.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree and executed in the gas chamber on October 10, 1948.
Inspector Oneto was a United States Coast Guard World War II veteran and recipient of the Silver Star who had served with the United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol for six and half years. He was survived by his mother and son.
A room at the National Border Patrol Museum in El Paso, Texas, was named in his honor and displays pictures and possessions of Inspector Oneto, including his Silver Star.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrol Inspector Oneto,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Patrol Inspector but also when you served with the USCG in the Pacific fighting the Japanese during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 11, 2022
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