Police Officer Ralph Allen Ablanedo, Austin Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Ralph Allen Ablanedo

Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, May 18, 1978

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Ralph Allen Ablanedo

Police Officer Ralph Ablanedo was shot and killed with an automatic rifle during a traffic stop in the 900 block of East Live Oak Street.

After ticketing the driver of the car, he began to run a check on the male passenger. During the check, the man opened fire with an AK-47, penetrating Officer Ablanedo's vest.

The suspect was arrested a short time later and was sentenced to death in 1999. The suspect was executed on June 15, 2010.

Officer Ablanedo served with the Austin Police Department for less than five and a half years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 6 years, 4 months
Badge 822

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Sentenced to death in 1999

traffic stop

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Today I was chatting with a gentleman who owns Fitzhugh Brewery and he told me the story. I was touched by this as my Dad, Ray was an officer with Irving PD. These guys don’t get the respect and loyalty they deserve and I’m here, all these years later to keep your name alive. Thank you for your service, continue to rest easy, sir.

Niki Eichman

November 14, 2024