Cause of Death: Gunfire
End of Watch: February 03, 2001
Date of Incident: February 02, 2001
Age: 37
Badge Number: 1168
Tour of Duty: 11 yr
Suspect Info: Charged with capital murder
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun

Officer John Anthony "Rocky" Riojas died shortly after being shot during a foot chase in a troubled apartment complex. Officer Riojas was able to catch the suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Riojas' weapon and shot him once in the head before fleeing the scene.  Other officers were in the area and responded to the gunfire. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately two hours later. The suspect was arrested several days later and charged with capital murder.

Officer John Anthony "Rocky" Riojas had been with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and two young children.