Suspect was on a run since 2016 and has many criminal records
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Two police officers were shot dead by a suspect, who later shot himself in a South Texas border town. The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call when this incident took place, authorities said.
The police officers who lost their lives were – Edelmiro Garza, 45 and Ismael Chavez, 39 while the suspect was identified as 23- year-old Audon Ignacio Camarillo, who began firing when officers tried to enter the home.
The police officers first met with two people who reported assault that took place inside a home on the south side of McAllen around 3:30 pm. The suspect met with officers at the door, shot both the officers and killed them, ever before they take a step, they were no more. Later on, the suspect shot himself.
Our prayers and full support are with the valiant men and women of the #CityofMcAllen PD this evening. This office will provide any assistance requested in the days ahead. We are grateful for police in McAllen and around this great state.
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) July 11, 2020
According to police records, the suspect had a few-run ins with the police since 2016. He was arrested a month ago for the assault charges. Officers said it was unexpected. The attack happened suddenly, and it was too late when fellow police officers reached the venue.
Rodriguez said that it is a big loss to the department and the next few days will be very tough for the department as well as for the citizens of McAllen. He also stated that they are ”strong enough and will go through it.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted that his office will provide the McAllen Police Department any help they need. “Our prayers and full support are with the valiant men and women of the #CityofMcAllen PD this evening,” the tweet read. “We are grateful for police in McAllen and around this great state.”
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Angela and I are praying for and supporting the valiant men and women of the #CityofMcAllen PD this evening. My office will provide any assistance requested in the days ahead. We are grateful for police in McAllen and around this great state.
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) July 11, 2020
