Conejos County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Thursday, April 11, 1940
Add to My HeroesEduardo Dominguez
Deputy Eduardo Dominguez and Deputy Raymundo Martinez were shot and killed when they responded to a domestic dispute. Gunfire erupted between the deputies and one man. Three others, including a mother of 10 children, caught in the crossfire were also killed.
The 48-year-old suspect was convicted of three counts of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 1 to 10 years in prison.
Deputy Dominguez had been deputized by Deputy Martinez while en route to the scene. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to 1 to 10 years
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Deputy Sheriff Raymundo Martinez
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EOW: April 11, 1940
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsGrandpa Edurado, Your courage will always be remembered among generations and generations of Dominguez children and grandchildren. I love you with all my heart.
Your Grandson,
Bito (Walter) Dominguez and family
May 14, 2012
God Bless
Walter Dominguez
Grandson
May 14, 2012
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