Police Officer Houston James Largo, Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

Police Officer Houston James Largo

Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 2017

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Houston James Largo

Police Officer Houston Largo succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous night while responding to a domestic violence call along County Road 19 in Casamero Lake, New Mexico.

The shooting occurred at approximately 11:00 pm. He was flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital where he passed away the following afternoon.

The subject was taken into custody.

Officer Largo had served with the Navajo Division of Public Safety for five years where he received the Lifesaving Award and 2016 Indian Country Officer of the Year. He was also employed with the Gallup Police Department and received City Officer of the Year in 2011.

Officer Largo is survived by his parents, a sister and two brothers.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location New Mexico
Incident Date Saturday, March 11, 2017
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Arrested

domestic

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For some reason it’s hitting me hard today. I went to the academy with Largo. A man of few words in the best way. His reserve was and continues to be inspiring. I wear your name on me every day. Never forgotten in my lifetime. Godspeed

Detective Mark Gurule
BFPD

January 26, 2024