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New Hero Search Jose Paez Gamez Jr.
- Apr. 21, 1978 -
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Resided: TX, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Apr. 21, 1978
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  
Washington D.C., DC   20229   USA
(877)227-5511
County: District of Columbia
Dept. Type: Federal/Law Enforcement
Hero's Rank: Border Patrol Agent
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: TX   USA   Fri. Apr. 21, 1978
Summary: Border Patrol Agent Jose Gamez was choked to death by suspected illegal aliens while on patrol in Quemado Valley, Texas.

After murdering Agent Gamez, the suspects dragged his body into a nearby canal, where it was found. The suspects were never identified.

Agent Gamez had been with the agency for one year. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Laredo, Texas.

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