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Patrolman Coke Buchanan | Borger Police Department, Texas
Borger Police Department, Texas

Patrolman

Coke Buchanan

Borger Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1927

Biographical Info

Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 19, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Buchanan was shot and killed while coming to the aid of a fellow Officer who was being beaten by several men. Another Patrolman had stopped a vehicle occupied by the infamous "Cotton Top Walker Gang." The five passengers exited the vehicle and began to beat the Patrolman. Patrolman Buchanan observed the incident from across the street and ran to assist the Patrolman. As he crossed the street the suspect opened fire killing Patrolman Buchanan.

Patrolman Buchanan had been with the agency for two months and had just joined after serving 15 years with the Waco Police Department. He was survived by his five children.