Officer Ishkoten Koteen, Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

Officer Ishkoten Koteen

Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Monday, May 8, 1961

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Ishkoten Koteen

Officer Ishkoten Koteen was shot and killed after pursuing a suspect whom he had just exchanged shots with.

He was on patrol when he encountered the man stealing gas from a natural gas well. The two men exchanged shots but both missed. Officer Koteen then pursued the suspect a short distance where the two exchanged shots again. Officer Koteen was fatally wounded and the suspect suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

The suspect was apprehended the following day at a local hospital.

Officer Koteen had served with the Jicarilla Apache Tribal Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 63
Tour 30 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location New Mexico
Weapon Rifle
Offender Charged with murder

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Officer Koteen,
On today, the 60th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of your Tribe. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 8, 2021