Nueces County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, February 7, 1981
Add to My HeroesPatrick Stephen Runyon
Deputy Constable Pat Runyon was shot and killed while responding to a misdemeanor criminal mischief call at 2515 Sundown Lane in Robstown.
As Deputy Runyon approached the house, one of the two brothers inside shot him in the heart with a small caliber pistol loaded with rat-shot, killing him instantly. The two were arrested but later acquitted at trial.
Deputy Runyon was survived by his wife, child, parents, and eight siblings.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 38 ReflectionsI meant to make this on Fri, your actual birthday. Another year of remembrances. So many days that I do think of you and know you would have made such a difference had you had the chance. I thank your brother Joe for mentioning me. I feel lucky to have had conversations with your sister Rosemary while she was on FB, it helped me on some things. I hope she is well.
So may you rest in peace dear Pat.
Kathy Bruning Reible
July 21, 2024
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