Ruben Ollarzabal Chairez : “Edinburg Officer Shooting: Suspect Identified”

Man from Edinburg Identified in Police-Involved Shooting: Deputies Placed on Administrative Leave

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has provided additional details regarding the recent incident of a police-involved shooting in Edinburg. The individual involved has been named as Ruben Ollarzabal Chairez, a 51-year-old resident of Edinburg. Deputies reported that Chairez threw a knife at them, leading to the use of lethal force.

Chief Deputy Mario Lopez stated, “Despite repeated commands for the individual to drop the knife, he did not comply with the officers’ instructions.”

In an official statement released this morning, it was announced that all five deputies who were part of the shooting have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted to determine if any departmental policies were violated. This standard procedure aims to ensure a thorough and unbiased review of the incident.

The shooting incident unfolded after deputies responded to a call and encountered Chairez, who allegedly became confrontational and threw a knife at the law enforcement officers. The situation rapidly escalated, leading to the use of deadly force by the deputies.

The investigation will delve into the events that transpired before the shooting, the decisions made by the deputies, and whether all prescribed protocols and procedures were adhered to. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the investigative process.