Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Paschall was shot and killed while investigating the robbery of two people. While questioning two suspects in the robbery he was shot in the head. Witnesses saw the two men running towards a railyard and located Patrolman Paschall's body. One of the suspects in the shooting was later shot and killed while in custody for the murder of Patrolman Gus Chitwood.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Paschall served with the El Paso Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Paschall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William Paschall is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At El Paso Police Dept., 23 of 34 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Paschall's cause is highlighted.
How William Paschall Compares
Offender Outcome
One killed later
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Paschall is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Paschall was killed by gun; unknown type.
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