Gene Wilson Christopher served in the U.S. Navy.
Sergeant Gene Christopher was shot and killed as he attempted to assist two officers eject two patrons at Mayorga's Cafe in Kingsville. As the officers struggled with the men one managed to take his gun and shot him. The suspects, brother and stepbrother, was arrested by the other officers. One, 34, was charged with murder and the other, 37, assault to murder On July 1, 1958, the killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Sergeant Christopher was a US Navy veteran who served five years during the Korean War.
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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.
Sergeant Christopher served with the Kingsville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Kingsville 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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