Constable Carlos C. Carpio, aged 25, was a male of Hispanic ethnicity who served in the El Paso County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas. On December 1, 1910, he sustained a gunshot wound while attempting to arrest a subject in Socorro, Texas. During the struggle, Constable Carpio's .45 caliber handgun discharged, and he was struck in the side.
He succumbed to his injuries three days later, on December 4, 1910.
The subject involved in the incident was arrested and charged with Constable Carpio's murder. This tragic event occurred just four days after Constable Carpio had been elected to his position. He was survived by his wife.
The case involved a struggle in a dance hall, where the subject had entered and started waving his hand, which was covered in blood. The ensuing struggle led to the accidental discharge of Constable Carpio's handgun. The suspect was promptly arrested and faced legal proceedings for the murder of Constable Carpio.
Constable Carlos C. Carpio's death was a significant event in the history of law enforcement in El Paso County, and his sacrifice is remembered and honored by the community.
