U.S. Army · United States 
Perry Patton
1989
Perry Floyd Patton served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Patton was shot and killed while responding to a robbery call at a local convenience store at 2:00 a.m. When he arrived at Allsup's Convenience Store, he located the suspect one block away. The two became involved in a struggle, and the suspect gained control of Patrolman Patton's weapon and shot him. The suspect then stole Patrolman Patton's patrol car and fled. The suspect was arrested later in the morning and charged with capital murder. He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Patrolman Patton was a veteran of the Texas Army National Guard and had served with the Munday Police Department for 2 years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, daughter, parents, and siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Munday Police Department
Patrolman
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