Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, August 27, 1963
Add to My HeroesRay Allan Underwood
Officer Ray Underwood was killed when his patrol car was struck by a firetruck at the intersection of Zang and Davis Avenues. He and his partner were responding to a fire alarm while patrolling a high-burglary area when the accident occurred. Two firefighters were killed and his partner was critically injured. It was later determined that the fire alarm was a prank.
Officer Underwood had served with the agency for four years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1563
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest In Peace Officer Ray Allan Underwood. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Dallas, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your family, friends, co-workers and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum who pulled the false alarm leading to your death shall burn forever in the lake of fire.
Amen.
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