Police Officer Gary Allen Gryder
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, June 29, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 29, 2008
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Gary Gryder was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a construction site on the Katy Freeway. The drunk driver drove through a barricade and struck Officer Gryder and another officer without braking.

The vehicle continued until striking a brick wall, where the driver was taken into custody.

Officer Gryder had served with the Houston Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, son, step-daughter, two grandchildren, parents, and two sisters.