Chief of Police Michael Anthony Pimentel, Elmendorf Police Department, Texas

Chief of Police Michael Anthony Pimentel

Elmendorf Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, August 23, 2014

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Michael Anthony Pimentel

Chief of Police Michael Pimentel was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle in a residential area near the intersection of South 1st Avenue and East 9th Street at approximately 11:30 a.m.

A struggle ensued during the stop, and Chief Pimentel was shot multiple times. He was flown to University Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Bexar County deputies responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody. The shooter was acquitted by reason of insanity.

Chief Pimentel was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He served in law enforcement for 43 years and had previously served as the police chief of the San Antonio Independent School District Police Department. He was survived by his daughter, son, stepdaughter, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 43 years
Badge 9100
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted by reason of insanity

vehicle stop

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Chief Pimental,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 23, 2024