Trooper Carlos Ray Warren, Texas Department of Public Safety

Trooper Carlos Ray Warren

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, March 5, 1991

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Carlos Ray Warren

Trooper Carlos Warren was shot and killed when he interrupted an abduction in progress at a rural highway rest area on Highway 71 near Del Valle, Texas. He was shot in the neck.

The suspect fled the scene but was later stopped in San Antonio, Texas, for not wearing his seatbelt. He opened fire on the officer who stopped him and was wounded by the officer's return fire. He was convicted of Trooper Warren's murder and sentenced to prison. He was denied parole in 2008 again in 2017, and his parole will not be reviewed again until 2027.

Trooper Warren was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for five years and was assigned to Region 6. He had previously served as a special agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command for seven years. He is survived by his parents, two daughters, and three brothers.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .380 caliber
Offender Eligible for parole in 2027

abduction

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In my journey to become a Texas State Trooper I came across Carlos’s story in a book (Black and White Tales of the Texas Highway Patrol) and hearing his story resonated with me. Like you brother I also served in the Army, different generations of service but it’s still the same organization. It’s always hard for me to hear about one of my brothers passing however, after hearing in great detail how you went out and some story’s from your friends and fellow Troopers I can tell you were a fighter. I can’t think of a way to say how absolutely incredible your friends describe you being. Thank you for sacrificing for this great state that so many hold dear. From one soldier to another. This we’ll defend.

PS to those of you who knew this man, I thank you for telling his story. His inspiration and legacy have led many others along the path to law enforcement. From what I’ve read he seemed to have been a great example of compassion and understanding.

A fellow soldier
United States Army

March 5, 2025