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Dennis Pavlas

Case from Abbott, TX dated Jul 28, 2017

Victim Details

Dennis Pavlas

Male

White / Caucasian

Abbott

TX

2017-07-28

59

Dennis

Pavlas

07/09/2026

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Dennis Pavlas, a 59-year-old man from Abbott, Texas, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2017. He was shot after approaching a man who was parked in the driveway of his mother's house. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately released, led police on a chase before ultimately taking his own life. The incident occurred in Abbott, and Dennis was later pronounced dead at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

The Hill County Sheriff's Office reported that Dennis did not kn ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Two Dead in Hill County After Shooting and Extensive Pursuit
  • KXXV: Family of murder victim remember him as compassionate and caring
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    I can't get Dennis Pavlas and his story out of my mind. I'm especially struck by how selfless he was... ...Read More
    12/23/2024
    Has anyone else come across details about why the suspect was parked in Dennis's mother's driveway? ... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    This case has been on my mind, especially thinking about how Dennis Pavlas was just trying to do the... ...Read More
    11/09/2023
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