Texas police chief says 2 officers were shot and killed Saturday while responding to domestic disturbance call.
"Our officers did not draw their weapons, did not fire, never stood a chance," Rodriguez said.
Other officers who arrived confronted the gunman near the house and ordered him to put his weapon down.He was identified as Aldon Jaramillo, 23, who had a police record for alleged assault, drunk driving, fleeing from officers and possession of marijuana, Rodriguez said. Before Garza and Chavez reached the house, they had encountered two women, one reportedly Jaramillo's wife and the other either Jaramillo's mother or mother-in-law, who told them which residence to go to, Rodriguez said."We serve regardless of the threats to us," the chief said.
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, said in a statement,"This is devastating news to our community. My heart breaks for these fallen officers and their families."
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