Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, January 9, 1973
Add to My HeroesAntonio Guzman, Jr.
Patrolman Antonio Guzman was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a pickup truck for driving with no tail lights. While searching the truck a box of ammunition was found and the patrolmen asked the drived to exit the vehicle. When the officers' tried to search the drive, the driver pulled out a .25 calliber handgun and shot Patrolman Guzman in the chest. He and his partner were able to return fire, striking the suspect four times, critically wounding him.
Patrolman Guzman had been with the agency for two years and had previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 1111
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Shot and wounded
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