Griffith Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, December 20, 1963
Add to My HeroesTexas O. Minter
Lieutenant Texas Minter was killed as he drove to work on building the town's animal shelter.
The patrol car Lieutenant Minter was driving slid on the icy pavement at a railroad crossing and was struck by an approaching train.
Lieutenant Minter had served with the Griffith Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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