United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, August 4, 1986
Add to My HeroesNorman Ray Salinas
Border Patrol Agent Norman Salinas was killed in an automobile crash when the van he was using to transport a prisoner overturned on a curve on I-35 south of Cotulla, Texas, at approximately 1:20 am.
Both he and the prisoner were ejected from the vehicle and killed on the scene.
Agent Salinas was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol for one year. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, father. two brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsAgent Salinas,
On today, the 38th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Air Force as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 4, 2023
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