Constable Pedro R. Sendejo, Duval County Constable's Office

Constable Pedro R. Sendejo

Duval County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas

End of Watch Friday, August 4, 1961

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Pedro R. Sendejo

Constable Pete Sendejo was shot and killed by a man who the county sheriff was attempting to arrest for burglarizing house in San Diego, Texas, at 10:45 p.m.

As the suspect was being removed from the scene, Constable Sendejo ordered the man to remove his hands from his pockets. When he did, the suspect opened fire, hitting him in the arm, leg, and hip.

On April 24, 1960, the suspect, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1975. Ten years later, he was convicted of attempted aggravated attempted murder but only served 2 years and 8 months in prison. He continued to be in and out of jail through the early 1990s when the court finally revoked parole

Constable Sendejo was a United States Army WWII veteran who had served as a constable for only nine months and previously served as a deputy for the Duval County Sheriff's Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .44 caliber
Offender Paroled in 1975

burglary, arrest attempt

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This is Mario Garcia the son of the late Juan (el musico) "Colorado" Garcia. My mother Eloisa, Rachel my sister and I lived at Maria Saenz's house next to Hito and Maria Garcia's house . I was there when this terrible thing happened. My dad loved Little Pete and Louis . we are cousins through Pete sr. and my father. I remember going to Pedros viewing at Lucinda's house. It was a very sad time and I remember little Pete put some coins in his dads coffin so when he got to heaven he wouldn't be broke. It brings tears to my eyes remembering such a beautiful farewell
jester. Hey Pete and Louis I love you for ever!

jJuan M Garci

January 17, 2025