Fabian Dale Dominguez, a 29-year-old male police officer of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on January 15, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas. Officer Dominguez was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in his neighborhood. He had served with the San Antonio Police Department for two years.
On the day of his death, Officer Dominguez was returning home from work when he noticed a suspicious vehicle a few blocks from his home.
He approached the vehicle with his weapon drawn and ordered the driver to turn off the car and hand over the keys. As he reached in to get the keys, the suspect smacked his gun away and shot him at the same time, causing him to drop his weapon inside the vehicle. The suspect then exited the vehicle, retrieved the weapon, and shot Officer Dominguez several more times before fleeing the scene.
The suspect who shot Officer Dominguez was captured along with two accomplices. The shooter was sentenced to death and executed on January 17, 2007. One of the other two suspects was sentenced to life in prison, while the third suspect received a 25-year sentence for engaging in organized crime. Officer Dominguez was survived by his wife and two daughters.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face daily and the impact such losses have on their families and communities. Officer Dominguez's dedication and sacrifice are remembered and honored by those who knew him and the community he served.
