Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 27, 1963
Add to My HeroesRay Allan Underwood
Officer Ray Underwood was killed when his patrol car was struck by a firetruck at the intersection of West Zang Boulevard and West Davis Avenue.
He and his partner were responding to a fire alarm while patrolling a high-burglary area when the accident occurred. Two firefighters were killed, and his partner was critically injured. It was later determined that the fire alarm was a prank.
Officer Underwood was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1563
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Underwood,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force as an Air Policeman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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