Officer Mark Lewis Fleming
Bio
- Age: 24
- Tour: 1 year, 8 months
- Badge: 5626
Incident Details
- Cause: Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date: Friday, January 13, 1989
- Weapon: Not available
- Offender: Sentenced to 10 years
About
Officer Mark Fleming and Officer Lisa Sandel were killed in an automobile accident while chasing a stolen vehicle.
During the pursuit the police car spun out of control and struck another vehicle head-on. Officer Sandel succumbed to her injuries at the scene and Officer Fleming succumbed to his injuries the next day.
The subject they were chasing was apprehended two days later and sentenced to two 10 year sentences for manslaughter.
Officer Fleming had been with the Dallas Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents and brother.
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Officer Lisa Louise Sandel
Bio
- Age: 26
- Tour: 1 year, 9 months
- Badge: 5580
Incident Details
- Cause: Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon: Not available
- Offender: Sentenced to 10 years
About
Officer Lisa Sandel and Officer Mark Fleming were killed in an automobile accident while chasing a stolen vehicle.
During the pursuit the police car spun out of control and struck another vehicle head-on. Officer Sandel succumbed to her injuries at the scene and Officer Fleming succumbed to his injuries the next day.
The subject they were chasing was apprehended two days later and sentenced to two 10 year sentences for manslaughter.
Officer Sandel had served with the Dallas Police Department for two years. She was survived by her parents, sister, and two brothers.
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Corporal Lawrence Rudy Cadena, Sr.
Bio
- Age: 43
- Tour: 17 years
- Badge: 3166
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
- Offender: Executed in 2002
About
Corporal Lawrence R. Cadena was shot and killed during an undercover narcotics investigation.
As the investigation began, one of the suspects opened Corporal Cadena's car door and shot him in the abdomen, chest, and arms. A gun battle ensued between the shooters and other officers.
One assailant was shot and killed, two others were wounded. One of the wounded was sentenced to death and one to life. The suspect sentenced to death was executed on August 14, 2002.
Corporal Cadena had served with the Dallas Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by three children.
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Officer Walter Leon Williams
Bio
- Age: 47
- Tour: 5 years
- Badge: 4994
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender: Shot and killed
About
Officer Walter Williams was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance.
While he was at the scene a shooting occurred at the same location. He was ambushed and shot in the head as he went to investigate. Responding officers returned fire, killing the subject.
Officer Williams was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.
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Officer Gary Don McCarthy
Bio
- Age: 33
- Tour: 1 year, 2 months
- Badge: 5508
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
- Offender: Executed in 2001
About
Officer Gary McCarthy was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a grocery store.
Officer McCarthy was working an off-duty job as a security officer. An armed man entered and began robbing the manager. Officer McCarthy identified himself and was shot in the chest. He was able to return fire but did not strike the shooter. The assailant was apprehended several days later, tried and convicted; he was sentenced to death and executed in December 2001.
Officer McCarthy had served with the Dallas Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Officer John Glenn Chase
Bio
- Age: 25
- Tour: 2 years, 6 months
- Badge: 5231
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Officer's handgun
- Offender: Shot and killed
About
Officer John Glenn Chase was shot and killed by a man who seized his service revolver.
Officer Chase was preparing to issue a traffic ticket to the driver of a vehicle he stopped at 8:40 AM. A homeless man approached and seized the officer’s service revolver. As Officer Chase pleaded for his life, a crowd gathered and began to chant, "Shoot him! Shoot him again!" The attacker shot Officer Chase in the head. He turned and walked down the street, dangling the gun from his hand before two off-duty officers shot him.
Officer Chase had served with the Dallas Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
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Officer James Allen Joe
Bio
- Age: 34
- Tour: 4 years, 3 months
- Badge: 4949
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
- Offender: Executed
About
Officer James Joe was shot and killed while off duty after observing a burglary-in-progress at an apartment complex. He called for additional units before confronting the suspects and identifying himself as an officer. One of the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. He was able to return fire and wound that suspect. Officer Joe died in his wife's arms.
The second man testified against the shooter and received 20 years. The shooter was sentenced to death and was executed on December 6th, 1995.
Officer Joe was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
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Corporal Gary Reeves Blair
Bio
- Age: 30
- Tour: 5 years
- Badge: 4500
Incident Details
- Cause: Gunfire
- Weapon: Officer's handgun
- Offender: Shot and killed
About
Corporal Gary Blair was shot and killed with his own weapon after making a traffic stop.
The person he stopped exited his vehicle and a struggle ensued. A second man exited the vehicle and began to help the first man. The first man gained control of Corporal Blair's handgun and shot him in the neck. Corporal Blair was able to access his backup gun and shot and killed the suspect as well. The second man was not convicted in Corporal Blair's murder.
Corporal Blair had been with the agency for five years. He was survived by his daughter and fiancee.
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Officer Thomas Lee Harris
Bio
- Age: 37
- Tour: 3 years
- Badge: 4641
Incident Details
- Cause: Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date: Thursday, July 11, 1985
- Weapon: Automobile
- Offender: Sentenced to life
About
Officer Thomas Harris succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier while chasing a stolen vehicle.
He had attempted to stop the vehicle which immediately fled. As he attempted to pass a truck his patrol car flipped over and he suffered massive internal injuries. The suspect was sentenced to life as an habitual offender but was not charged with Officer Harris' death.
Officer Harris had served with the Dallas Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Cormier
Bio
- Age: 46
- Tour: 24 years, 10 months
- Badge: 1599
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause: Aircraft accident
About
Lieutenant Robert Cormier and Reserve Officer James Taylor were killed in a helicopter accident.
The officers were looking for landing spots for the upcoming Republican Convention when the helicopter struck a communications tower 450 feet in the air. Both officers were killed instantly.
Lieutenant Cormier was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for almost 25 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
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