Police Officer Floyd Taylor DeLoach, Jr.

Police Officer Floyd Taylor DeLoach, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, June 30, 1965

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Floyd Taylor DeLoach, Jr.

Police Officer Floyd DeLoach was shot and killed while working a uniformed security assignment at a local bowling alley at 650 West Crosstimbers Street.

He was questioning a man wanted on armed robbery charges when the man shot him six times. Officer DeLoach was transported to Heights Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect's identification was found at the scene of the murder. The 22-year-old man was convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to life. He was paroled in July 1983

Officer DeLoach was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two children, parents, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 1690
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

off duty, robbery, secondary employment

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Officer DeLoach,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 30, 2025

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