Chelan County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Thursday, June 26, 2003
Add to My HeroesSaul Gallegos
Deputy Sheriff Saul Gallegos was shot and killed after stopping a man suspected of driving on a suspended license on U.S. 150, in Manson, at approximately 6:00 pm.
The subject pulled into a driveway and fled on foot with Deputy Gallegos in pursuit. A violent struggle ensued in which Deputy Gallegos was shot two times. A citizen used Deputy Gallegos' radio to report that an officer had been shot.
The suspect was apprehended three days later in Connell, Washington. He was found guilty of aggravated first-degree murder on October 28th, 2004, and sentenced to life in prison. On September 25th, 2009, he stabbed a fellow inmate to death.
Deputy Gallegos was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office for seven months and previously served with the Chelan Police Department and the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center for seven years. He is survived by his wife and four young sons.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years, 6 months
- Badge K20
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 179 ReflectionsEven though many years have passed since he was killed, I think of him often. Saul was an outstanding and compassionate person. I will always remember the time he took to guide me in the beginning of my career and the countless hours of him teaching me Spanish.
Saul was definitely one of the great ones. I'm comforted knowing he continues to guide and protect us from Heaven.
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August 5, 2024
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