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Chief of Detectives Sam A. Street | San Antonio Police Department, Texas San Antonio Police Department, Texas

Chief of Detectives

Sam A. Street

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, September 11, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/10/1927

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Paroled in 1957

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Chief of Detectives Street was shot and killed while confronting a bandit at a convenience store at the corner of San Pedro Street and Laurel Street. Chief Street was on a stakeout of the location with two other detectives when the suspect entered the store to rob it.

Chief Street appeared and confronted the suspect. The man turned, pulled out two pistols, and fatally shot Chief Street.

The suspect was arrested and sentenced to death, but the sentence was later reduced to life in prison. He was paroled on September 13, 1957.

Chief Street had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and children.

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Your never forgotten chief.

ret. police cpl. stanley massey
alamo community college police dept san antonio tx
September 11, 2011

 

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