Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, June 6, 1958
Add to My HeroesNoel Ray Miller
Police Officer Noel Miller was shot and killed while he and three other area law enforcement officers conducted a narcotics raid on a home at 2813 Canfield Street at about 8:15 pm.
As they approached the house a suspect ran inside. The officers chased him into the home and into a back room. As Officer Miller entered the room, he was shot by the suspect.
The subject was convicted of capital murder and executed on August 12, 1960.
Officer Miller was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran and served with the Houston Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1336
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, June 5, 1958
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1960
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