Officer Gilbert R. Chavez
Phoenix Police Department
Arizona
End of Watch: Monday, June 16, 1975
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 2684

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