Chief Jesus Rosalez Jr., aged 34, was the Chief of Police for the Elsa Police Department in Texas. On October 30, 1982, he responded to a disturbance call involving a man who was refusing to exit another man's truck. When Chief Rosalez asked the suspect to leave the vehicle, the suspect opened fire, fatally shooting Chief Rosalez. In return fire, Chief Rosalez managed to kill the suspect. The suspect was carrying $10,000 in cash and was wanted in Mexico for the murder of a Mexican federal officer.
Chief Rosalez was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Elsa Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and four children. His death was a significant loss to the community and the police department, and he is remembered for his dedication and service.
There were no further arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to his death, as the incident was resolved with the death of the suspect on the scene. Chief Rosalez's ethnicity is not explicitly mentioned in the sources, but he was a well-respected member of the Elsa community and the police force.
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