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Resided:
TX, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 27, 1971
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 55 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Longview Police Dept.
TX
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Detective Sergeant
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Death - Natural
On The Job:
17 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TX
USA
Thu. May. 27, 1971
Summary:
Sergeant Connell suffered a fatal heart attack after being taken hostage by a suspect. He and another detective had gone to a person's house while investigating a series of armed robberies. The person supposedly had information about the suspect. When they knocked on the door, it was answered by the suspect, who was holding a handgun. The suspect took both officers hostage and bound their hands and feet with handcuffs and electrical tape. The suspect then fled the scene.
Sergeant Connell was able to crawl to a phone and call dispatchers to report their situation. He then collapsed on the floor as he suffered a major heart attack brought on by the stress of the situation.
Sergeant Connell had been with the department for 17 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
