Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, January 30, 1975
Add to My HeroesJohnny Terrell Bamsch
Officer Johnny Bamsch was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect during a robbery-in-progress call at Yale and Norview at 1 a.m. As he pursued one of the suspects gunfire was exchanged and Officer Bamsch was struck in the shoulder. He was transported to Parkway Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Bamsch had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 1388
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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