Police Officer II Gilbert Manglona Taisacan

Police Officer II Gilbert Manglona Taisacan | Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division, Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division, Northern Mariana Islands
Police Officer II Gilbert Manglona Taisacan

Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division, Northern Mariana Islands

End of Watch Monday, August 21, 1995

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Gilbert Manglona Taisacan

Police Officer Gilbert Taisacan was shot and killed in Tinian by an off-duty canine officer who had been arrested earlier for assault and battery.

When Officer Taisacan and his partner attempted to arrest the subject, he fired at both officers, mortally wounding Officer Taisacan. His partner recovered from his gunshot wounds to the stomach.

The suspect committed suicide before being apprehended.

Officer Taisacan had served with the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety - Police Division for eight years and was named the Police Officer of the Year in 1995. Survivors include his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide

arrest attempt, retaliation

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Officer Taisican,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Northern Marianas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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