Bernalillo Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Friday, August 11, 1950
Clemente Salazar
Special Town Marshal Clemente Salazar was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight during the San Lorenzo Festival.
Several man got into a fight at a dance and when Marshal Salazar attempted to break it up he was attacked. He was beaten, stabbed, and shot twice. His gun was also stolen and never recovered. A suspect was apprehended and charged with Marshal Salazar's murder.
Marshal Salazar was survived by his wife and four children and was buried in Bernalillo Cemetery, Bernalillo, New Mexico.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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