Officer Victoria Louise Chavez, Farmington Police Department, New Mexico

Officer Victoria Louise Chavez

Farmington Police Department, New Mexico

End of Watch Thursday, July 9, 1992

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Victoria Louise Chavez

Officer Vickie Chavez was shot and killed while conducting a vacation check of a local residence at 11:15 am.

When she arrived at the house, the owner's son emerged from the residence with a shotgun and opened fire, shooting her before she had an opportunity to exit her patrol car.

The suspect was arrested 1 1/2 hours later, near the Colorado border. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

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 Life in Prison

ambush, welfare check, convicted felon

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Officer Chavez,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Farmington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 9, 2022