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Jose Ignacio Galindo
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/29/2000
Location
W 36th St Monahans TX 79756 Ward
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Galindo threatened his wife, Norma Sepulveda Esparza, at their mobile home. Deputy Lee Russ intervened. Galindo stabbed Deputy Russ, then Epsarza. Deputy Russ shot Galindo. All three died. Galindo and Esparza had been married for three months. Deputy Russ, who had served for 11 years, was the first Ward County deputy to die in the line of duty.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Ward County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States