Patrolman Perry Floyd Patton, Munday Police Department, Texas

Patrolman Perry Floyd Patton

Munday Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, May 28, 1989

Perry Floyd Patton

Patrolman Patton was shot and killed while responding to a robbery call at a local convenience store at 0200 hours. When he arrived at the scene he located the suspect one block away. The two became involved in a struggle and the suspect gained control of Patrolman Patton's weapon and shot him. The suspect then stole Patrolman Patton's patrol car and fled.

The suspect was arrested later in the morning and charged with capital murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Patton had been with the agency for 2 years and was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and siblings.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Rest in Peace Patrolman Perry Floyd Patton. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Munday, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and the men and women who now serve the Munday Police Department. I also Pray that the hounds of hell are now gnawing at the flesh of the scum responsible for your murder. May his sorry soul forever burn in hell. May his nightmares never cease!

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

May 27, 2016