Bio & Incident Details
Age: 24
Tour: 4 years
Badge # 4264
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/2/1983
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Committed suicide
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Officer Baker was shot and killed with his own weapon after being overpowered by two suspects. He was on patrol in southeast Dallas when he confronted two suspects. After shooting him they ran over him twice with their van. The two fled to Arkansas where committed suicide when authorities surrounded them.
Officer Baker had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his expectant wife.
