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Ismael Chavez

Case from Mcallen, TX dated Jul 11, 2020

Victim Details

Ismael Chavez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Mcallen

TX

2020-07-11

39

Ismael

Chavez

06/26/2026

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Ismael Z. Chavez, a 39-year-old male police officer of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on July 11, 2020, in McAllen, Texas. Officer Chavez, along with his colleague Officer Edelmiro Garza Jr., was responding to a domestic disturbance call when they were ambushed at the front door of a residence. The suspect, identified as Aldon Jaramillo, 23, opened fire on the officers as they approached, killing both officers before turning the gun on himself.

The incident occurred at the 3500 block ...
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  • The Monitor: Two McAllen police officers killed in line of duty - The Monitor
  • KVEO-TV: Two officers shot and killed in McAllen, suspect kills self at scene
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