Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Gus Chitwood was shot and killed while investigating gunfire in an alley. While shining his flashlight in the alley a shot rang out, striking him. A suspect was apprehended and taken to detectives office. While in custody he confessed to the murder of Patrolman William Paschall two months earlier. After the confession he attempted to grab an officer's handgun and was shot and killed by other officers.
Survivors
Patrolman Chitwood was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Chitwood gave the El Paso Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Chitwood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Gus Chitwood is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At El Paso Police Dept., 23 of 34 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gus Chitwood's cause is highlighted.
How Gus Chitwood Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gus Chitwood is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gus Chitwood was killed by handgun; .41 caliber.
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