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Photograph: Detective Willis Henry Gravell

Patch image: Oro Valley Police Department, Arizona






Detective Willis Henry Gravell
Oro Valley Police Department
Arizona

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 28, 1989

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: V42

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, March 28, 1989
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: No suspects identified

Detective Gravell was shot and killed while questioning a possible illegal immigrant from Mexico. During the questioning he requested backup. When the backup arrived they located Detective Gravell's body with two gunshot wounds in the chest.

Detective Gravell had served in law enforcement for 25 years and had previously served with the Dallas, Texas, Police Department and Boulder County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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