Farmington Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Thursday, July 9, 1992
Add to My HeroesVictoria Louise Chavez
Officer Victoria Chavez was shot and killed while conducting a vacation check of a local residence.
When she arrived at the house the owners' son emerged from the residence with a shotgun and opened fire, shooting her before she exited her patrol car.
Officer Chavez had served with the Farmington Police Department for 18 months. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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