Deputy Sheriff Jose Vela

Deputy Sheriff Jose Vela | Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Jose Vela

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1919

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Jose Vela

Deputy Sheriff Jose Vela was shot and killed during a shootout with two auto thieves.

The subjects fled into the brush along the Rio Grande River and engaged deputies in a shootout throughout the night. Deputy Vela was shot and killed before one of the thieves was arrested. It is not known if the second subject was ever arrested.

Deputy Vela was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Arrested

auto theft

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Deputy Sheriff Vela,
On today, the 106th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hidalgo County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 5, 2025

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