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William Barry Decker

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas

End of Watch: Saturday, May 26, 1990

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 43

Tour: 17 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Drowned

Incident Date: 5/26/1990

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Game Warden Decker and Game Warden Bruce Hill both drowned after being thrown from their patrol boat when it hit a submerged stump at 2200 hours.
Warden Decker had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his daughter, son, and four grandchildren.

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Game Warden Franklin Bruce Hill Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas End of Watch: Saturday, May 26, 1990 Cause: Drowned

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