Sergeant Gene Wilson Christopher, Kingsville Police Department, Texas

Sergeant Gene Wilson Christopher

Kingsville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, February 9, 1958

Gene Wilson Christopher

Sergeant Gene Christopher was shot and killed with his own service weapon while backing up another officer at a bar disturbance. When Sergeant Christopher arrived he encountered several officers attempting to restrain one of the subjects. As Sergeant Christopher assisted the officers the man grabbed his gun and shot him in the chest. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

Sergeant Christopher was a US Navy veteran who served five years during the Korean War. Sergeant Christopher was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 26
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

disturbance

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Sgt. Christopher,
While I did not know you, I used to see an oil painting of you in at the Kingsville Police Department when I lived there. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. God Bless You and your family.

Reserve Sgt. Richard E. Wood Jr.
Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable's Department

April 11, 2012