Officer Pagliotti was 28 years old and serving in the Metropolitan Division when he was killed on June 22, 1987. While conducting surveillance on a narcotics transaction, Pagliotti was struck by gunfire from Belvin, who opened fire with a semiautomatic handgun as officers approached. The young officer, who was engaged to be married just months after his death, returned fire before he died. His loss left a profound impact on his family and the law enforcement community.

Belvin, currently identified as Inmate #H33133, has seen previous parole requests rejected. However, the recurring hearings force the victim's family and former colleagues to confront the tragedy repeatedly. Eddie Hutchison, President of the National Police Association, maintains that the gravity of murdering a peace officer remains undiminished by the passage of time. The organization is requesting that supporters submit statements to the California Board of Parole Hearings ahead of the October 2026 hearing to ensure the original sentence stands.