Detective W. C. Simmons, Texas City Police Department, Texas

Detective W. C. Simmons

Texas City Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, July 13, 1974

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W. C. Simmons

Detective Simmons succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 7 years earlier when he was shot while attempting to disarm a man while visiting a fellow officer's home. The suspect was the other officer's son-in-law and had come to the home in search of his wife. Detective Simmons took a large bowie knife from the suspect but was then shot when the man produced a .45 caliber pistol. The suspect then entered the home and shot and killed the other officer's wife before being shot by the officer. Detective Simmons remained paralyzed until his death 7 years later.

Detective Simmons was survived by his wife and son.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, October 1, 1967
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

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Det. Simmons,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 13, 2024