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Christian Chavez Avelar

Case from South-gate, CA dated Nov 27, 2017

Victim Details

Christian Chavez Avelar

Male

Hispanic / Latino

South-gate

CA

2017-11-27

40

Christian

Chavez Avelar

06/28/2026

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Christian Chavez Avelar, a 40-year-old Latino man, died on November 27, 2017, in South Gate, California. His death occurred during a standoff with police officers. The incident began the previous day when Avelar assaulted his live-in girlfriend with a handgun, causing her to be hospitalized. Following the assault, Avelar fled the scene, prompting South Gate Police to obtain a warrant for his arrest. On the evening of November 27, Avelar's girlfriend informed the police that she believed he was i ...
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  • NBC Southern California : South Gate Standoff Ends in Gun Battle
  • Christian Chavez Avelar, 40 - The Homicide Report
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