Police Officer Floyd T. DeLoach, Jr.

Police Officer Floyd T. DeLoach, Jr. | Houston Police Department, Texas
Houston Police Department, Texas
Police Officer Floyd T. DeLoach, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, June 30, 1965

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Floyd T. DeLoach, Jr.

Officer DeLoach was shot and killed while working a uniformed security assignment at a local bowling alley. He was questioning a man wanted on armed robbery charges when the man shot him six times. The suspect's identification was found at the scene of the murder. Officer DeLoach was transported to Heights Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to life.

Officer DeLoach had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife, two children, parents, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 30, 2020

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