Deputy Sheriff Samuel C. Perez, Val Verde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Samuel C. Perez

Val Verde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, November 18, 1969

Samuel C. Perez

Deputy Samuel Perez suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after chasing and struggling with a suspect. He was taken to Val Verde Memorial Hospital after collapsing, but died a short time later.

Deputy Perez had served in law enforcement for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild, mother, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Deputy Sheriff Perez,
Sir, even though it has been 43 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Val Verde County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 18, 2012