Police Officer Thomas Wayne Birtrong, Austin Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Thomas Wayne Birtrong

Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, August 23, 1974

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Thomas Wayne Birtrong

Police Officer Birtrong was killed when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle at east 15th and Trinity Streets while he was responding to assist another officer.

Officer Birtrong served with the Austin Police Department for two and previously served with the Del Rio Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his father.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 9 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

Back up for fellow officer(s), emergency response, officer assistance

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Officer Birtrong,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Austin. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 23, 2024