McAllen Police Department, Texas |
End of Watch: Saturday, July 11, 2020 |
EDELMIRO GARAZA, JR.
Police Officer Edelmiro Garza and Police Officer Ismael Chavez were shot and killed from ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 3500 block of Queta Street.
They had approached the front door of the home when they were suddenly ambushed and shot before drawing their weapons or making an emergency broadcast. Other officers who were sent to check on them came across the scene and immediately requested backup.
The subject who ambushed them committed suicide as additional units arrived on scene.
Officer Garza had served with the McAllen Police Department for nine years.
BIO
Age 35
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide
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