Officer Victoria Louise Chavez, 39, of the Farmington Police Department in New Mexico was killed on July 9, 1992, while performing a routine vacation check. She arrived at the residence at about 11:15 am and was shot after the homeowner’s son opened fire as she approached the house.

Chavez’s death is described as occurring in the line of duty and was a significant loss to the department and the community she served.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Officer Chavez or the household involved, please share what is known.