San Elizario Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, October 4, 1895
Add to My HeroesDionisio Soto
Officer Soto died from wounds sustained several days earlier when he was beaten by three men after having arrested one of the men for fighting.
The man who had originally been arrested was permitted to go back into a dance to retrieve his hat. When he exited the dance hall, two other men accompanied him. One of the men asked the suspect to be released into their custody.
When Officer Soto refused they attacked his assistant. As Officer Soto attempted to intervene, he was knocked from his horse and then severely beaten by the three. He died several days later.
One of the suspects was convicted of murder and sentenced to 5 years in jail.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 1, 1895
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOn this 125th anniversary of your death know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 4, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Sergeant Conley Jumper
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: October 20, 2020
Sergeant Harold L. Preston
Houston Police Department, TX
EOW: October 20, 2020
Special Deputy Marshal Anthony Charles McGrew
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: August 15, 2020
Sergeant Harry Cohen
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: October 18, 2020
Chief Probation Officer Leslie Dale Allen
Athens-Clarke County Probation Services, GA
EOW: August 4, 2020
Detective Curt Holland
Commerce City Police Department, CO
EOW: October 16, 2020
Major Rickie A. Groves
Kennett Police Department, MO
EOW: October 16, 2020
Investigator Lemuel Delray Bruce
Houston Fire Marshal's Office, TX
EOW: October 16, 2020
Customs Officer Renie Tumanda
Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, GU
EOW: September 25, 2020