Patrolman David Bannister, El Paso Police Department, Texas

Patrolman David Bannister

El Paso Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, June 3, 1974

David Bannister

Patrolman David Bannister was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a juvenile suspect. The suspect had taken his father's car without permission. During the chase the suspect slammed on the brakes, causing Patrolman Bannister to swerve to avoid a collision.

As Patrolman Bannister swerved his vehicle struck the median of a divided road, a low rock wall erected around planters. His cruiser slid along the top of the wall and flipped, causing a fatal head injury.

Patrolman Bannister was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

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Rest in Peace Patrolman David Bannister. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of El Paso, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Brothers in Arms. I also Pray that the scum responsible for your death knows no peace onthis earth. May he rot in hell.

Amen

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

June 3, 2016