Police Officer Johnny Terrell Bamsch
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, January 30, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 1388

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 30, 1975
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Johnny Bamsch was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect during a robbery-in-progress call at Yale and Norview. As he pursued one of the suspects gunfire was exchanged and Officer Bamsch was struck in the shoulder. He was transported to Parkway Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Bamsch had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and parents.