El Paso Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, October 16, 1989
Add to My HeroesNorman Michael Montion
Detective Montion was shot and killed during a shooting spree while on his lunch break.
He was at a local business when a former employee walked in and opened fire, striking Detective Montion in the chest. Another employee started struggling with the suspect but was also shot and killed. Although mortally wounded, Detective Montion was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Investigating officers discovered that the man had also murdered his wife prior to the shooting spree.
Detective Montion had served with the El Paso Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. His son later went on to serve with the El Paso Police Department.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsNorman was my partner back in the 70's. We also bowled in a league together. We gad tons of good times, I will remember him often.
Darrell Weyman
January 25, 2022
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