United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, December 13, 1976
Add to My HeroesOctavio Gonzales
Special Agent Octabio Gonzales was shot and killed in his office in Bogota, Colombia, by a hitman from the Colombian Cartel. Special Agent Gonzales was acting as agency's country attache to Colombia.
The suspect committed suicide a short time later.
Special Agent Gonzales had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for eight years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Overseas
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsAgent Gonzalez,
On today, the 43rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 13, 2019
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