Correctional Officer Gabriel B. Saucedo

Correctional Officer Gabriel B. Saucedo

Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, June 2, 2005

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Gabriel B. Saucedo

Correctional Officer Gabriel Saucedo was killed when his 9mm Glock service pistol was accidentally discharged while he was on perimeter patrol at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford.

He was alone in a department vehicle when the incident occurred. One round passed through his hand and struck him in the leg, causing massive bleeding. He was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Saucedo had served with the Arizona Department of Corrections for 13 months. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge

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