Jose Sancedo

Southern Pacific Railroad Police
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 11, 1937

Biographical Info:
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: N/A
Badge Number: N/A

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 11, 1937
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: N/A

Incident:
Special Officer Jose Sancedo was shot and killed in the Southern Pacific rail yards in Palisade, Nevada, when he was attacked by three suspects.

It is believed the three knew that he was carrying a large sum of money in preparation for a trip to Mexico to visit family. The subjects shot him four times and stole the money. He was transported to a hospital in Elko, Nevada, where he succumbed to his wounds.

One suspect was apprehended and convicted of Officer Sancedo’s murder.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

Center Wall Column 7 Row H     View The Plaque