Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 23 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 6/29/2008
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect: Apprehended
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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.
