Officer Raul Paul Elizondo, North Las Vegas Police Department, Nevada

Officer Raul Paul Elizondo

North Las Vegas Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch Monday, January 30, 1995

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Raul Paul Elizondo

Officer Raul Elizondo was shot and killed after responding to reports of a suspicious person who was acting erratically and walking into traffic in the area of Magnet Street.

A struggle ensued between the two and the man was able to gain control of Officer Elizondo's service revolver. The man fatally shot Officer Elizondo and then exchanged shots with responding officers before committing suicide. The round that struck Officer Elizondo entered his side between the panels of his vest.

Officer Elizondo had served with the North Las Vegas Police Department for three years. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and sister.

In 1999 an elementary school was dedicated to and named after Officer Elizondo.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 3 years
Badge 840

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Committed suicide

suspicious person

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I remember walking the hall of basic high school with you and John W. Being tortured on the wrestling mat,and the great person you were ,I'll remember you friend,what sticks out the most about you is that you were so honorable, you loved your family so much.till we meet again friend.

Darren Morgan
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April 28, 2024