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Ernesto Serna

Case from El-paso, TX dated Nov 12, 1991

Victim Details

Ernesto Serna

Male

White / Caucasian

El-paso

TX

1991-11-12

31

Ernesto

Serna

07/26/2026

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Patrolman Ernesto Serna, aged 31, was shot and killed on November 12, 1991, while working an extra-duty assignment as security at a Wal-Mart store in El Paso, Texas. Serna, who had served with the El Paso Police Department for two years, was off-duty when he saw a man take a coat from the store without paying. He followed the suspect out of the store and confronted him in the parking lot. During the confrontation, the suspect drew a handgun and shot Serna in the face. Despite being critically in ...
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  • Ernesto “Ernie” Serna (1960-1991) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Ernesto Serna School El Paso Texas | wall - digie.org
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