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Jose Vasquez
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Gender
Male
Age
35 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
08/06/2007
Location
1308 E 34th St. Plainview TX 79072 Hale
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Vasquez's family called 911, saying that Jose, schizophrenic, attacked his brother Juan. Deputy Brett Wright responded. Jose tried to strike the deputy with an eye hoe. The deputy shot once, striking Jose fatally in the chest. Juan Vasquez, who was present during the shooting, said that the deputy had an opportunity to subdue Jose before he armed himself.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Hale County Sheriff's Office
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