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Chief of Police W. L. Echols | Van Alstyne Police Department, Texas Van Alstyne Police Department, Texas

Chief of Police

W. L. Echols

Van Alstyne Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, March 21, 1929

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 67

Tour: 46 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/21/1929

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Chief Echols was shot and killed while making his normal rounds in the business district. He came across several men who were preparing to rob a bank and they shot him.
He had been with the agency for 46 years and is survived by his wife and two children.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 21, 2010

 

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