United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, July 6, 2012
Add to My HeroesLeopoldo Cavazos, Jr.
Border Patrol Agent Leopoldo Cavazos succumbed to injuries sustained in an ATV accident while on patrol near Ft. Hancock, Texas.
He was patrolling an area along the border fence, approximately a half mile from the port of entry, when the accident occurred.
Agent Cavazos had served with the United States Border Patrol for six years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge H-113
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Texas
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