In the line of duty, Correctional Officer Gabriel B. Saucedo, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, lost his life in Safford, Arizona. On June 2, 2005, while on perimeter patrol alone in his vehicle at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford, his 9mm Glock service pistol accidentally discharged.
The single round passed through his hand and struck him in the leg, resulting in massive bleeding. He was quickly flown to a local hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead during surgery.
Officer Saucedo had been a member of the Arizona Department of Corrections for 13 months at the time of the fatal incident.
An investigation into the shooting concluded that the discharge of the firearm was accidental. Consequently, there were no suspects identified or arrests made in connection with his death. He was survived by his wife and three children.
