Longview Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 27, 1971
Add to My HeroesWalter A. Connell
Sergeant Walter Connell suffered a fatal heart attack after being taken hostage by a suspect.
He and another detective had gone to a person's house while investigating a series of armed robberies. The person supposedly had information about the suspect. When they knocked on the door, it was answered by the suspect, who was holding a handgun. The suspect took both officers hostage and bound their hands and feet with handcuffs and electrical tape. The suspect then fled the scene.
Sergeant Connell was able to crawl to a phone and call dispatchers to report their situation. He then collapsed on the floor as he suffered a major heart attack brought on by the stress of the situation.
Sergeant Connell had been with the department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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