Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, June 2, 2005
Add to My HeroesGabriel 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)
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