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Christian Chavez Avelar

Death by Force
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Christian Chavez Avelar, a 40-year-old Latino man, died on November 27, 2017, in South Gate, California. His death occurred during a standoff with police officers. The incident began the previous day when Avelar assaulted his live-in girlfriend with a handgun, causing her to be hospitalized. Following the assault, Avelar fled the scene, prompting South Gate Police to obtain a warrant for his arrest. On the evening of November 27, Avelar's girlfriend informed the police that she believed he was i ...Read More
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  • Police fatally shoot suspect who fired on them in South Gate
  • NBC Southern California : South Gate Standoff Ends in Gun Battle
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    Victim Details

    Christian Chavez Avelar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    South-gate

    CA

    2017-11-27

    40

    Christian

    Chavez Avelar

    11/22/2025

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    12/22/2023
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