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Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

The suspect fled but was apprehended after crashing his truck during a pursuit.

Terrell Police Department Press Release Re: Officer Jacob Candanoza

Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop. Credit TPD

On Sunday, December 8, 2024 around 11:00 pm, Officer Jacob Candanoza, Badge Number 6190, initiated a traffic stop in the 1600 block of S. State Highway 34.

Officer Candanoza requested a cover unit and units were dispatched. Within moments of this dispatch, the Terrell Police Department Communications Division received two 9-1-1 calls regarding an officer being shot. They then received a radio transmission from a citizen giving the same information. Responding officers were advised of this information, along with Terrell Fire Department and CareFlite being dispatched.

Officers arrived on scene and confirmed an officer had been shot. Medical attention was administered immediately and Officer Candanoza was transported to Baylor Scott and White in Forney. Unfortunately, Officer Candanoza did not survive the injuries sustained.

Officer Candanoza has been a police officer with the Terrell Police Department since July 2024. Our deepest condolences go out to his family as they navigate this tragic time.

Comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Terrell Asunto: Oficial Jacob Candanoza

El domingo 8 de diciembre de 2024, alrededor de las 11:00 p. m., el oficial Jacob Candanoza, número de placa 6190, inició una parada de tráfico en la cuadra 1600 de S. State Highway 34.

El oficial Candanoza solicitó una unidad de cobertura y se enviaron unidades. Momentos después de este envío, la División de Comunicaciones del Departamento de Policía de Terrell recibió dos llamadas al 9-1-1 sobre un oficial que recibió un disparo. Luego recibieron una transmisión de radio de un ciudadano que brindaba la misma información. Los oficiales que respondieron fueron informados de esta información, junto con el envío del Departamento de Bomberos de Terrell y CareFlite.

Los agentes llegaron al lugar y confirmaron que un oficial había recibido un disparo. Se brindó atención médica de inmediato y el oficial Candanoza fue transportado a Baylor Scott and White en Forney. Desafortunadamente, el oficial Candanoza no sobrevivió a las heridas sufridas.

El oficial Candanoza ha sido oficial de policía en el Departamento de Policía de Terrell desde julio de 2024. Nuestro más sentido pésame para su familia mientras atraviesa este momento trágico.

Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

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