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Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas | Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas | Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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Jesus Vargas

Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas was shot and killed while serving a warrant at Stella Link Road north of Interstate 610 in Houston at 11:30 a.m.

When Deputy Vargas and his partner approached the subject, the suspect fired at deputies from his vehicle. Deputy Vargas was transported to the Ben Taub Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect, who was a repeat violent offender, fled the scene. When a K9 located the suspect hiding in a dumpster, the suspect fired multiple shots at the K9. A responding officer returned fire, killing the suspect.

The K9 suffered two bullet wounds to the neck and nose and is in stable condition.

Deputy Vargas had served with the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

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warrant service, convicted felon

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