Chairez was a parolee at-large who was wanted for multiple felonies. Deputies recognized Chairez's car and tried to pull him over, but he led them on a high-speed chase. During the high-speed chase, California Highway Patrol officers described Chairez as a burglary suspect. Chairez was killed after he bailed out of the car and was running on foot with a female passenger. The woman was captured and arrested.
Victim's Name: Hector Chairez
Agency Responsible: Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 20, 2014
County: Monterey
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Rural