Headstone of David Moss
U.S. Air Force · United States United States

David Moss

1988

David Wayne Moss served 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.
Photograph of David Moss
Photograph of David Moss
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Williston Police Department
Corporal
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