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Chad Eberle, a reserve Texas law enforcement officer and Army veteran, has been arrested in Mexico, accused of killing three people and seriously injuring the mother of his child during a shooting in Saltillo.
The 35-year-old was picked up at a border crossing as he allegedly attempted to leave Mexico with his 3-year-old son, according to Mexican media.
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What Is Eberle Accused Of?
The shooting happened at a home in Saltillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila, during an apparent dispute involving Eberle's son.
Eberle went to the residence to take custody of the child before an argument broke out, according to Mexican media. He allegedly opened fire, killing three people and critically injuring the child's mother.
The victims are identified in La Razon de Mexico newspaper as Ana Laura de León Morín, 44; Laura Jaquelín Morín de León, 22; and Emanuel Montero Gómez, 44.
The 26-year-old mother of his son was also shot and seriously wounded.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Eberle, identified by officials only as Chad N, for crimes of femicide and aggravated homicide. Coahuila Attorney General's Office referenced the warrant in a social media post before Eberle's arrest.
Following the shooting, Eberle allegedly fled in a gray Chevrolet Silverado with his son.
Newsweek contacted the Coahuila Attorney General's office via social media, and the U.S. Consulate in Mexico via email Saturday for comment.
In a statement to Newsweek on Monday, a State Department spokesperson said: "We are aware of reports of an American detained in Mexico. For questions about any investigation, we refer you to local authorities. Due to privacy and other considerations, we have no further comment."
How Was He Arrested?
Authorities tracked Eberle as he headed toward the U.S.-Mexico border. A social media post shows him in custody.
He was arrested at International Bridge II in Piedras Negras, Mexico, which connects the Mexican city with Eagle Pass, Texas. Authorities took him into custody on the night of August 4, before he could cross into the United States.
Eberle was subsequently transferred to the Saltillo Men's Penitentiary at 9:59 p.m. on Wednesday, where he remains in custody as the criminal case proceeds.
The boy was placed under the protection of PRONNIF, Mexico's child protection agency.
Coahuila Attorney General Federico Fernández said Chad N was placed at the disposal of judicial authorities after the arrest warrant was executed. Mexican authorities have also maintained communication with the U.S. Consulate.
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Who Is Chad Eberle?
Eberle has spent much of the past decade working in Texas law enforcement.
He received his Texas peace officer license in January 2017 and subsequently obtained basic, intermediate and advanced certifications, according to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) records, which also list military service in Eberle's training records, as reported by KTXS.
Eberle's law enforcement employment history has included several departments across Texas, including the Northside Independent School District Police Department, Bexar County Constable's Office Precinct 2, Gregory Police Department, Lockney Police Department, Bangs Police Department and Santa Anna Police Department.
He worked for Northside ISD from August 2017 to January 2019 before joining the Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office, where he served as a deputy constable for approximately a year.
In a statement emailed to Newsweek on Sunday, the Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office said:
"We are aware of the reports regarding the arrest of a former deputy in connection with a tragic incident in Mexico. The individual was employed by the Constable's Office for approximately one year and has not been employed by this agency since January 2020. He is no longer affiliated with this office in any capacity.
"The allegations are deeply disturbing, and our thoughts are with the victims, their family members, and everyone affected by this tragedy. At this time, we have no information indicating that these alleged acts are connected to the individual's former employment with this agency.
"This is an active criminal investigation being handled by the appropriate authorities, we will not comment on the specifics of the case. Any questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the agency with jurisdiction over the incident. This will be our only statement on the matter."
Eberle was hired by the Santa Anna Police Department in November 2025 and was serving as an unpaid reserve officer, typically working one weekend a month, according to Police Chief Ryan Tucker. He was on personal leave at the time of the alleged killings, as reported by San Antonio Express News.
Coleman Today posted a statement from the City of Santa Anna which said: "The City of Santa Anna has been made aware of a situation out of Mexico concerning one of our Reserve Officers, Chad Eberle, that was on a personal leave of absence until December. The Santa Anna Police Department has been in contact with the US Consulate in Mexico and TCOLE in Texas. He was an unpaid Reserve Police Officer hired in November 2025 and worked 1 weekend per month. Due to the ongoing investigation, no other public comment will be made."
What Happens Next
Eberle remains in Mexican custody as authorities investigate the killings and pursue the case against him.
Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Matthew Robinson, Trevor Davies, Gray R. Thomas
Update 8/10/26, 3:24 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from the Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable's Office.
Update 10/08/26 5:13 p.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from the State Department.
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