Texas Reserve Officer Apprehended in Mexico Following Triple Homicide at Border
Authorities in Coahuila arrested 35-year-old Chad Eberle on charges of femicide and qualified homicide following a deadly domestic dispute in Saltillo. The Santa Anna reserve officer was intercepted at an international bridge while allegedly attempting to flee into Texas with his three-year-old son.
Key takeaways
- Chad Eberle was arrested at the Piedras Negras border crossing on warrants for qualified homicide and femicide.
- Three people died and one woman remains in critical condition following a shooting linked to a custody dispute over a three-year-old boy.
- The suspect served as a reserve officer in Santa Anna, Texas, and previously worked for multiple law enforcement agencies across the state.
- The three-year-old child was recovered unharmed and is currently in the custody of Mexican child welfare services in Saltillo.
The Border Arrest
Mexican law enforcement officials intercepted Chad Eberle, a 35-year-old Texas police officer, at the Piedras Negras international bridge on Wednesday. The arrest occurred as Eberle allegedly attempted to cross from Mexico back into Eagle Pass, Texas. The Coahuila attorney general’s office confirmed the detention followed a manhunt for a gray Chevrolet Silverado tracked toward the United States border.
Details of the Saltillo Shooting
The violence broke out in July in Saltillo, Mexico, reportedly sparked by a custody disagreement involving Eberle’s three-year-old son. Investigators state the conflict escalated when Eberle allegedly attempted to take the child without authorization. The resulting gunfire left three people dead: 44-year-old Ana Laura, 22-year-old Laura Jaquelín, and 44-year-old Emanuel. Additionally, the 26-year-old mother of the child suffered a critical head wound and remains hospitalized. The minor was located unharmed and is currently under the protection of Pronnif, the Coahuila child welfare agency.
Law Enforcement Background
Eberle served as an unpaid reserve officer for the Santa Anna Police Department, a role he began in November 2023. City officials confirmed he was on a personal leave of absence at the time of the incident. His career in Texas law enforcement includes previous positions as a deputy constable in Bexar County and an officer for the Northside Independent School District. Records also show past service in Somerset, Marble Falls, Gregory, Lockney, and Bangs. A 2022 social media update from the Lockney Police Department further identified Eberle as a veteran of the United States Army.
Legal Proceedings
Coahuila Attorney General Federico Fernández announced that Eberle has been processed into the Saltillo men’s penitentiary. He faces warrants for qualified homicide and femicide, a specific legal designation in Mexico for the intentional killing of women based on gender. The Santa Anna Police Department stated they are coordinating with the U.S. consulate and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding the ongoing investigation.
Source: The Guardian
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