Narcotics Agent Patrick Allen Randel, Texas Department of Public Safety

Narcotics Agent Patrick Allen Randel

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, October 23, 1974

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Patrick Allen Randel

Narcotics Agent Patrick Randel was shot and killed during an undercover drug buy.

He was attempting to purchase amphetamine pills when other officers lost contact with him. The other officers stopped the two suspects and then found Agent Randel shot to death in the front seat of his unmarked vehicle at a car park on Interstate 37 and Lloyd Bentsen Highway.

One of the suspects was executed in 1985, and the second suspect had his sentence commuted to life.

Agent Randel was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender One executed

narcotics, convicted felon, undercover

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Agent Randel,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 23, 2024