Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Ismael Chavez and Police Officer Edelmiro Garza were shot and killed from ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 3500 block of Queta Street.
They had approached the front door of the home when they were suddenly ambushed and shot before drawing their weapons or making an emergency broadcast. Other officers who were sent to check on them came across the scene and immediately requested backup.
The subject who ambushed them committed suicide as additional units arrived on scene.
Officer Chavez had served with the McAllen Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
i love and miss you, always
Savannah Munsey Daughter September 16th, 2025
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Chavez gave the McAllen Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the McAllen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Chavez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Ismael Z. Chavez 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 McAllen Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ismael Z. Chavez's cause is highlighted.
How Ismael Z. Chavez Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ismael Z. Chavez is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ismael Z. Chavez was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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