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Officer Gary Dwaine Harl | Arlington Police Department, Texas Arlington Police Department, Texas

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Gary Dwaine Harl

Arlington Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 16, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 0256

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/16/1975

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Officer Gary Harl was shot and killed after stopping a man driving a stolen motorcycle. Officer Harl requested a backup. When his backup officer arrived, Officer Harl's body was found slumped in the front seat of his patrol car.

The suspect committed suicide the following morning when he was surrounded by officers.

Officer Harl had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife.

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You were "one of the good guys" in every way. After 36 years I still love you and I still miss you.

Sue Harl
Widow
September 10, 2011

 

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