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Photograph: Patrolman John William Sartain

Patch image: Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas






Patrolman John William Sartain
Corpus Christi Police Department
Texas

End of Watch: Friday, August 20, 1971

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 133

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, August 20, 1971
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Convicted

Patrolman Sartain was shot and killed by a sniper while using an employee entrance at the police station during a shift change. The suspect, who lived in an apartment complex 200-yards behind the police station, was apprehended and convicted of Patrolman Sartain's murder.

Patrolman Sartain was survived by his wife, son, brother, and mother.

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