Patrol Officer Victor Pablo Serna, Laredo Police Department, Texas

Patrol Officer Victor Pablo Serna

Laredo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, September 12, 1984

Add to My Heroes

Victor Pablo Serna

Officer Victor Serna was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call at 11:06 p.m.

After officers arrested two suspects, a juvenile began throwing rocks at the officers. As Officer Serna entered the yard where the juvenile was throwing rocks, another man shot Officer Serna in the face with a shotgun. Officer Serna was transported to Mercy Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds after midnight.

The 18-year-old was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Officer Serna had served with the Laredo Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, September 11, 1984
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

disturbance

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 13 Reflections

Officer Serna,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laredo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 12, 2024