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In the rugged expanse of Cochise County, Arizona, a lawman's life was tragically cut short in a case of mistaken identity and violent retribution. Deputy Sheriff Cesario Lucero of the Cochise County Sheriff's Department was shot and killed while in pursuit of criminals who had recently robbed a train and were responsible for the deaths of four passengers. The suspects, lying in ambush, had intended to assassinate the Cochise County Sheriff. When Deputy Lucero appeared, they mistook him for their ...Read More
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Cesario Lucero
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Cochise
AZ
1888-08-12
Cesario
Lucero
11/27/2025

