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Ralph Chavez

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated May 22, 2014

Victim Details

Ralph Chavez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2014-05-22

37

Ralph

Chavez

07/08/2026

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The incident involving the death of Ralph Chavez, aged 37, occurred on May 22, 2014, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On this day, Albuquerque police were involved in a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of Chavez.

The incident began when police encountered Chavez, who was described as a knife-wielding individual. The police officers involved in the shooting were identified as Officers Graves and Fuchs. According to the reports, the police had to use lethal force after Chavez posed a si ...
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  • KRQE News 13: Audio released in APD shooting of stabbing suspect
  • Ralph Chavez Obituary 2014 - Daniels Family Funerals & Cremation
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