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Henry Canales

Case from Houston, TX dated Jun 23, 2009

Victim Details

Henry Canales

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2009-06-23

42

Henry

Canales

07/14/2026

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Henry Canales, a 42-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, was a dedicated officer with the Houston Police Department. He tragically died on June 23, 2009, while performing his duties during an undercover operation. Officer Canales was part of an operation targeting stolen televisions when he was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Walgreens drugstore at Hillcroft and Bellaire.

The incident occurred when Canales and another undercover officer arranged to meet with suspects who were interes ...
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    I can't help but think about the bravery Officer Canales showed in those final moments. It's truly i... ...Read More
    09/26/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the role that the undercover operation might have played in how things e... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the bravery Officer Henry Canales showed that night, and it just weig... ...Read More
    10/27/2023
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