Officer Jose Ismael Chavez, age 33
Lost to gun violence on August 12, 2016 in Hatch, New Mexico.
Officer Jose Chavez of the Hatch Police Department was killed in the line of duty. He was shot by a fugitive during a traffic stop.
Photo sources:
- Aug 13: Las Cruces Sun-News: Details emerge in shooting of Hatch officer, chase
- GoFundMe.com: Click here to support Ofc. Jose Chavez by El Leon
- Police Officer Jose Ismael Chavez
News sources:
- Aug 13: Chillicothe Gazette: Arrests bring relief for friend of Timmons
- Aug 13: Las Cruces Sun-News: Details emerge in shooting of Hatch officer, chase
- KOB: Hatch police officer killed after traffic stop shooting; two suspects in custody
- Gun Violence Archive
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