Police Officer Jacob Candanoza, Terrell Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Jacob Candanoza

Terrell Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, December 8, 2024

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Jacob Candanoza

Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the 1600 block of South State Highway 34 in Terrell.

At 11:00 p.m., Officer Candanoza requested backup after initiating a traffic stop at the Motel 8 parking lot. A struggle ensued, and Officer Candanoza was shot. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital, where he died from his wounds.

The suspect fled but was apprehended after crashing his truck during a pursuit.

Officer Candanoza was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Terrell Police Department for over four months and previously served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 years, 4 months
Badge 6190
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody

traffic stop

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Jacob was our grandson . We miss & remember him. Thanks to all for the condolences & all that knew him & remember him. His name will always be remembered in the town of Terrell as a hero. Our thanks to the Police department of Terrell for all the Tributes & assistance.

Robert & Sylvia Montalvo
Grandparents

February 24, 2025