Detective Pete Corrales, Houston Police Department, Texas

Detective Pete Corrales

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, January 21, 1925

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Pete Corrales

Detective Pete Corrales was shot and killed after rushing to the scene of an argument after hearing a gunshot on Congress Avenue.

He was in a barber shop when he heard the shot in the restaurant next door. A man had just murdered his girlfriend during an argument. As Detective Corrales ran into the business he confronted the man and was shot. Despite being wounded, he returned fire and killed the subject.

Detective Corrales succumbed to his wounds later in the day.

Detective Corrales had served with the Houston Police Department for four years. He was survived by nine children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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Det. Corrales,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 21, 2025