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Photograph: Patrolman Antonio Guzman Jr.

Patch image: Houston Police Department, Texas






Patrolman Antonio Guzman Jr.
Houston Police Department
Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 9, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 9, 1973
Weapon Used: Handgun; .25 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Patrolman Guzman was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a pickup truck for an equipment violation. While searching the suspect he pulled out a handgun and shot Patrolman Guzman. He and his partner were able to return fire, critically wounding the suspect.

Patrolman Guzman had been with the agency for two years.

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