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Officer William Vernon Welch | Fort Worth Police Department, Texas Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

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William Vernon Welch

Fort Worth Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, May 21, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/21/1973

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer William Welch was shot and killed after walking in on a robbery in progress at a 7-11 store.

The suspect turned and fired at Officer Welch as he entered the store. Officer Welch emptied his gun at the suspect before he died, but the suspect escaped.
Officer Welch had been employed with the Fort Worth Police Department for six years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 39th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 21, 2012

 

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