U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Jacob Candanoza
2024
Jacob Candanoza served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the 1600 block of South State Highway 34 in Terrell.
At 11:00 p.m., Officer Candanoza requested backup after initiating a traffic stop at the Motel 8 parking lot. A struggle ensued, and Officer Candanoza was shot. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital, where he died from his wounds.
The suspect fled but was apprehended after crashing his truck during a pursuit.
Officer Candanoza was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Terrell Police Department for over four months and previously served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
At 11:00 p.m., Officer Candanoza requested backup after initiating a traffic stop at the Motel 8 parking lot. A struggle ensued, and Officer Candanoza was shot. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital, where he died from his wounds.
The suspect fled but was apprehended after crashing his truck during a pursuit.
Officer Candanoza was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Terrell Police Department for over four months and previously served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Terrell Police Department
Police Officer
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