Police Officer Henry Canales, Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Henry Canales

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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Henry Canales

Officer Henry Canales was shot and killed while conducting an undercover investigation into the sale of stolen televisions.

He and another officer were meeting with a group of suspects in a drug store parking lot at Bellaire and Hillcroft. As money was exchanged, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Canales. Another officer returned fire, killing one of the suspects. The three other suspects fled but were apprehended a short time later.

Both suspects were in the country illegally and had been in and out of jail throughout Texas and California. Both were convicted of felony murder and sentenced to sixty years.

Officer Canales was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by a wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 16 years
Badge 5653
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed; Sentenced to 60 years

illegal alien, undercover

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I recently learned about Henry’s death. I served with Henry in the USAF as a security policeman at Mather AFB in 1986. He was an amazing, humble, honorable man. He is one of the many I served with that I remember fondly. He loved his Chevy truck he had at the time and I remember laughing and sharing many great moments with him. I am sad i lost contact with him and many others i served with from 1986-1990. His loss to his family, friends, and community can never be replaced. He always made me laugh at stressful times in my life and i will never forget him. Rest in peace my friend.

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November 2, 2024