Police Officer David Franklin Noel
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 17, 1972
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Officer Noel was stabbed to death while working a uniformed security job at a local bar. He and another officer had escorted a man outside who was causing a disturbance. One of the man's friends was arguing with the officers when he pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Noel in the chest. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 20 years.