Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Monday, November 14, 1932
Add to My HeroesManuel Quintana
Deputy Sheriff Manuel Quintana was shot and killed by the brother of a juvenile he had arrested for disorderly conduct at a dance hall in El Rito.
The 13-year-old juvenile had started a fight after being refused a dance by a girl. The boy's 19-year-old brother approached Deputy Quintana and shot him the face, killing him.
The juvenile was convicted of a weapons charge and sent to the state reform school. The older brother pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 90 to 99 years in prison.
Deputy Quintana was survived by his wife and chidren.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 99 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Quintana,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rio Arriba County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 14, 2022
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