Bernalillo Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Friday, August 11, 1950
Add to My HeroesClemente 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsJust ran a cross this and it is scary. I remember Clemente being killed although I was just four years old and my parents took me to the festival. It was across the street from the new government center towards the railroad tracks.e Our house was across the railroad track. Anybody verify this for me??? Strange
Richard Quintana-Sena
Gallup NM
June 22, 2021
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