U.S. Navy · United States 
Willis Gravell
1989
Willis Henry Gravell served the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Willis also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Bill Gravell was shot and killed while questioning a possible illegal immigrant from Mexico on AZ 77 and West Linda Vista Boulevard. During the questioning, he requested backup. When the backup arrived, they located Detective Gravell's body with two gunshot wounds in the chest. Detective Gravell was a United States Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for 25 years and had previously served with the Dallas, Texas, Police Department and Boulder County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1956 – 1964
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Oro Valley Police Department
Detective
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