U.S. Army · United States 
Abrum Kerl
1978
Abrum Kerl served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Abrum served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
Heart attack
What Happened
Deputy Constable Abe Kerl suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect.
He and the constable were serving a warrant on a man, revoking his probation, when the man started to struggle with them. They were able to subdue the man and place him under arrest. Deputy Kerl returned to his patrol car and collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he died approximately one hour later.
Deputy Kerl is survived by his wife and three children.
He and the constable were serving a warrant on a man, revoking his probation, when the man started to struggle with them. They were able to subdue the man and place him under arrest. Deputy Kerl returned to his patrol car and collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he died approximately one hour later.
Deputy Kerl is survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Deputy Kerl is survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1941 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 3
Deputy Constable
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