Patrol Inspector Augustin De La Pena

Patrol Inspector Augustin De La Pena

United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, August 3, 1925

Augustin De La Pena

Patrol Inspector Augustin De La Pena was shot and killed when he intervened in an assault at a restaurant in Rio Grande City, Texas, at approximately 7:00 pm.

He and another inspector were at dinner when a mentally ill man entered and began to argue with the owner. As the man attempted to leave he was confronted by Inspector De La Pena and a struggle ensued in which Inspector De La Pena was shot in the stomach. He continued to struggle with the suspect, and as he grew weak from blood loss, he shot and killed the suspect.

Inspector De La Pena was transported to the hospital at Fort Ringgold where he died at 1:00 am on August 3rd, 1925.

Inspector De La Pena had served with the United States Border Patrol for two years. He was survived by his wife and nine children. He is buried in Rio Grande City, Starr County.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Texas
Incident Date Sunday, August 2, 1925
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

EDP

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I always think of him-He was my great grandmothers brother. I reflect on his memory to many and of the stories that the family handed down. A brave man and officer of the law. Rest in peace great uncle. You are still a hero to all of us in the family..

Letisia Pena Rendon
Great Uncle

December 2, 2017