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David Wayne Moss

Died July 30, 1988

David Wayne Moss served in the U.S. Air Force.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Corporal David Moss was shot and killed while attempting to assist what was thought to be a disabled vehicle at approximately 2:10 am. He arrived at the scene of what appeared to be a disabled vehicle near the corner of Southwest 6th Street and 1st Avenue, in Williston. Eight minutes later, Corporal Moss stopped responding to calls from dispatch. When his partner arrived on the scene he found both David and his assailant dead. The forensic investigation showed Corporal Moss was shot and killed in a gunfight. Before Corporal Moss died he fired 6 rounds, hitting his assailant with 5 of them. Corporal Moss was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Williston Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and parents, and two brothers. In July 2008, Main Street between First and Noble Avenues was renamed Cpl. David Wayne Moss Street.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents, and two brothers.
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Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Williston Police Department
Corporal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 17-E · Line 6 cut as DAVID WAYNE MOSS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Corporal Moss gave the Williston Police Department 4 years.

Thank you for your service to the Williston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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