Patrolman Stephen A. Sandlin

Patrolman Stephen A. Sandlin | Mountainair Police Department, New Mexico
Mountainair Police Department, New Mexico
Patrolman Stephen A. Sandlin

Mountainair Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Saturday, May 7, 1988

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Stephen A. Sandlin

Patrolman Stephen Sandlin was shot and killed inside of the Mountainair Police Department building at approximately 7:30 pm.

It is believed that he was murdered in retaliation for a large narcotics arrest he had made two days earlier.

His murder remains unsolved.

Patrolman Sandlin had only served with the Mountainair Police Department for two months. He was survived by his son and girlfriend.

Bio

  • Age 21
  • Tour 2 months
  • Badge 4

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

police station, retaliation

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Is so sad that this day and age that these things can happen and people can get away with it I feel for his family

Pam Boylen

November 28, 2021

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