Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila

Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila | Mission Police Department, Texas Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila | Mission Police Department, Texas
Mission Police Department, Texas
Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila | Mission Police Department, Texas
Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila | Mission Police Department, Texas
Patrolman Humberto Javier Avila

Mission Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 1974

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Humberto Javier Avila

Patrolman Humberto Avila was killed when the helicopter he was flying crashed shortly after takeoff. It was later determined that the cause of the accident was due to the use of the wrong type of bolts.

Dispatcher Douglas Dodson of the Harlingen Police Department, who was acting as observer, was also killed. The helicopter was co-owned by several regional agencies.

Patrolman Avila was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the Mission Police Department for six years.was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash

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Patrolman Avila,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 2, 2024

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