Special Officer M. V. Torres, Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer M. V. Torres

Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1922

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M. V. Torres

Special Officer M.V. Torres was shot and killed while patrolling the railroad yards in Mingus during a labor dispute.

He was transported to a hospital in Ft. Worth, where he was able to give a statement about the shooting before succumbing to his wounds.

No suspects were ever arrested for his murder.

Special Officer Torres had served with the Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department for over two months. He was buried in San Antonio, Texas.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 2 months, 1 week
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Texas
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never identified

civil unrest, foot patrol

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Officer Torres,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 6, 2022