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Detective Willis Henry Gravell | Oro Valley Police Department, Arizona Oro Valley Police Department, Arizona

Detective

Willis Henry Gravell

Oro Valley Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 28, 1989

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 25 years

Badge # V42

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/28/1989

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: No suspects identified

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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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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 28, 2009

 

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