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Rene Francisco Najera
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Gender
Male
Age
40 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/23/2012
Location
913 Patton Dr Odessa TX 79761 Ector
Cause of Death
Suicide
At 12:28 p.m., Odessa police officers went to Najera's house to serve three felony and two misdemeanor warrants. Shots were fired inside the house. The officers retreated, evacuated nearby houses and blocked off nearby streets. Local law enforcement from multiple agencies responded. Negotiators tried to reason with Najera. At 5:15 p.m., Odessa SWAT gassed the house. Najera left the house and fatally shot himself. The Texas Ranger Division investigated.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Odessa Police Department
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National Anthem
United States