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Thomas Hector Chavez

Case from Lansing, MI dated Jul 10, 2020

Victim Details

Thomas Hector Chavez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lansing

MI

2020-07-10

61

Thomas

Hector Chavez

06/27/2026

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Hispanic male, Thomas Hector Chavez, 61, died on July 10, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan, after being shot by his son. The incident occurred following a dispute between Thomas Chavez and his 33-year-old son, Joey Chavez.

Thomas Hector Chavez was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 28, 1959, to Jesus and Gregoria Chavez. He was a graduate of Harry Hill High School and had a career at General Motors until his retirement in 2008. Described as a hardworking man, he was skilled in carpentry and home ...
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  • Lansing State Journal: Lansing man charged with shooting, killing father after an argument, police say
  • Lansing State Journal: Man, 61, shot to death in south Lansing; 33-year-old male relative in police custody
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