Officer Miguel T. Soto

Officer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, California Officer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, CaliforniaOfficer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, California
Oakland Police Department, California
Officer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, California
Officer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, California
Officer Miguel T. Soto | Oakland Police Department, California
Officer Miguel T. Soto

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, June 22, 1994

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Miguel T. Soto

Officer Soto was shot and killed after stopping a pedestrian near the intersection of 36th and Market Street. As he approached the man he was shot twice and killed.

A citizen found Officer Soto's body behind his patrol car and used the patrol car's radio to call for assistance.

The suspect was later arrested in San Diego. He was convicted of Officer Soto's murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Officer Soto had served with the agency for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and three sons.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 22 years
  • Badge 499

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Officer Soto was my Recruit Training Officer for OPD Class #127 (1990). The day after the Academy graduation he came to my wedding! All the RTO’s were told not to get close to or make friends with the recruits...I’m proud to say he was my friend. We miss you Sir.

Sgt. Gregg Crandall, Ret. Fremont PD
Fremont Police Department

November 3, 2020

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