Bio & Incident Details
Age: 22
Tour: 1 year
Badge # 2684
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/16/1975
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Chavez was shot and killed by a juvenile during a burglary of a Phoenix radiator business. Officer Chavez had entered the business after dispatchers received an anonymous tip that a burglary was in progress. The officer located the suspect and a struggle ensued. Officer Chavez was critically wounded but managed to radio for help before dying.
Officer Chavez had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife
