Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Wednesday, September 10, 1980
Add to My HeroesPhilip H. Chacon
Officer Philip Chacon was shot and killed after responding to an armed robbery at a shoe store.
He had been working as a Community Liason Officer and was giving a presentation at a battered woman's shelter across the street when he was notified of the robbery. He positioned himself behind his personal motorcycle and waited for the suspects to drive by. When they did he identified himself and ordered them to stop.
As the driver stopped the passenger stuck a handgun out of the window and fired several rounds, fatally wounding Officer Chacon. The shooter was tried and convicted, but the conviction was overturned by the State Supreme Court on a technicality.
Officer Chacon had served with the Albuquerque Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted on a technicality
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsI think about you often and miss your kindness, laughter. I believe our Heavenly Father welcomed you home into his loving arms. Gary and I took about often and ask what would Phil think about this pr that. May the blessings from the Lord be with you, your family and friends and all those who serve.
Retired, T W Martinez
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