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Captain Alfred Basler | Brownsville Police Department, Texas Brownsville Police Department, Texas

Captain

Alfred Basler

Brownsville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Friday, March 9, 1945

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/9/1945

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Arrested

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Captain Basler was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a prowler call on Levee Street. When they arrived on the scene they encountered a man walking towards the front of a house. The man opened fire when the officers told him to stop. Captain Basler was shot and fatally wounded. The suspect fled but was arrested a short time later and charged with murder.

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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 Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 9, 2010

 

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