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Harold Preston

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 20, 2020

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Harold Preston

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2020-10-20

65

Harold

Preston

07/26/2026

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Harold Lloyd Preston, a 65-year-old African American male, was a dedicated sergeant with the Houston Police Department. He tragically lost his life on October 20, 2020, while responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex in the 2600 block of Holly Hall Street. Preston had served with the Houston Police Department for 41 years and was scheduled to retire in the coming weeks.

On the day of his death, Preston and another officer were called to the scene by a woman who had ...
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  • Fox News: Houston police officer dead, 1 hurt; illegal immigrant suspect in custody
  • Ex-Gang Member, Hailed 'Hero' For Pulling Injured Houston Officers Out Of Line Of Fire: 'Didn't See Cops, Didn't See Color'
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    I’ve been doing some reading on the tragic loss of Sergeant Harold Lloyd Preston, and something th... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the courage and selflessness Sergeant Harold Lloyd Preston showed on tha... ...Read More
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