Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1922
Add to My HeroesM. V. Torres
Special Officer M.V. Torres was shot and killed while patrolling the railroad yards in Mingus during a labor dispute.
He was transported to a hospital in Ft. Worth, where he was able to give a statement about the shooting before succumbing to his wounds.
No suspects were ever arrested for his murder.
Special Officer Torres had served with the Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department for over two months. He was buried in San Antonio, Texas.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 2 months, 1 week
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Texas
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Torres,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 6, 2022
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