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W. Hail
1978
W. A. Hail.
How He Died
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Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Heart attack
What Happened
Patrolman W.A. Hail suffered a fatal heart attack at approximately 11:30 pm shortly after chasing several students who were conducting a panty raid at a female dorm following their last final exam.
He had chased several of the male students a short distance before collapsing. Several students performed CPR on Officer Hail but were unable to revive him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died several minutes after midnight.
Patrolman Hail was a WWII veteran and had served with the Tarleton State College Police Department for nine years.
He had chased several of the male students a short distance before collapsing. Several students performed CPR on Officer Hail but were unable to revive him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died several minutes after midnight.
Patrolman Hail was a WWII veteran and had served with the Tarleton State College Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, stepmother, two half-sisters, and two grandchildren.
Service Record
Also Served
Tarleton State University Police Department
Patrolman
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