Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, August 20, 1971
John William Sartain
Patrolman Sartain was shot and killed by a sniper while using an employee entrance at the police station during a shift change. The suspect, who lived in an apartment complex 200-yards behind the police station, was apprehended and convicted of Patrolman Sartain's murder.
Patrolman Sartain was survived by his wife, son, brother, and mother.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge 133
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Convicted
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