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Sammy Charles Long
- Nov. 21, 1976 -
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| Resided: |
TX, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Nov. 21, 1976 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Texas DPS - Highway Patrol
5805 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX
78752-4422 USA
(512)424-2000 |
| County: | Travis |
| Dept. Type: | State/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
18 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
TX
USA
Sun. Nov. 21, 1976
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| Summary: |
Patrolman Sammy Long was shot and killed after making a traffic stop on a driver for a traffic violation on US 67 near Rankin, Texas.
The suspect, who was AWOL from the US Navy, opened fire with a .32 caliber handgun as Patrolman Long approached the vehicle, knocking him to the ground. The suspect then took Patrolman Long's service weapon and shot him in the back six times as he lay on the ground.
A citizen, who was an avid deer hunter returning from a hunting trip, was stopped in a rest stop 150 yards from the traffic stop and witnessed the shooting. The man immediately retrieved his hunting rifle and shot the suspect at a range of 150 yards, killing him.
Patrolman Long had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 18 years and was stationed at McCamey. He was survived by his wife and son.
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