In memory of CPO's Louis Dixon and Charles Bokinskie

I worked the Mexican Border as a Customs Patrol Officer from 1975-1979 Yuma Sector..San Luis Az Then as a Regional Intel Officer 1979-1986...I remember the story well....the Mexican Border became a hot bed of violence dating from 1974 forward...many confrontations with the Cartel's are well documented...I suspect the violence will just continue to increase until the Mexican Government takes back control of their country from the Cartels!

Patrol Officer

Louis David Dixon

United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 24, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Arizona
Incident Date: 4/24/1974
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrol Officer Charles J. Bokinskie United States Department of the Treasury - Customs Service, U.S. Government End of Watch: Wednesday, April 24, 1974 Cause: Gunfire

Officer Louis Dixon and Officer Charles Bokinskie were shot and killed while attempting to stop a truck loaded with marijuana in Nogales, Arizona. During the pursuit the suspect opened fire on the officers. Both officers returned fire, wounding the suspect.

The suspect vehicle suddenly stopped causing Officer Dixon to apply the brakes. The patrol vehicle slid next to the suspect's vehicle and came to a stop. The suspect opened fire on the officers, striking Officer Bokinskie in the patrol car, causing him to drop his shotgun out of the window.

The suspect picked up the shotgun and continued to exchange shots with Officer Dixon, fatally wounding him. The suspect was also shot several times and died a short time later after crashing his vehicle into a ravine while attempting to flee the scene.

Officer Dixon was survived by his wife and three children.