Ii José M Cavazos

Death by Force

Trooper II José M. Cavazos, a dedicated member of the Virginia State Police, tragically lost his life on February 24, 1993, during a routine traffic stop on an exit ramp from southbound I-95 in Dale City, Virginia. At the age of 50, Trooper Cavazos was conducting a traffic stop when the passenger of the vehicle he had pulled over opened fire with a 9 mm handgun, striking him six times. Despite his extensive experience and service, Trooper Cavazos did not have the opportunity to draw his weapon ...Read More