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Chris Dickerson

Case from Gary, TX dated Dec 31, 2019

Victim Details

Chris Dickerson

Male

White / Caucasian

Gary

TX

2019-12-31

28

Chris

Dickerson

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Chris Dickerson, a 28-year-old white male, was a Panola County Sheriff's Deputy who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on December 31, 2019, in Gary, Texas. Deputy Dickerson was conducting a routine traffic stop around 2 a.m. on FM 10 near FM 2260 when the driver of the vehicle, Gregory Newson, suddenly exited and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle. Dickerson was shot six times and succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a local hospital. The incident left a p ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Sheriff’s Deputy Gunned Down in East Texas Traffic Stop
  • KFDM: Panola County deputy shot and killed during traffic stop; suspect in custody
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    Has anyone else been following the community's response to Deputy Chris Dickerson's tragic passing? ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the trial of Gregory Newson? I was struck by the community response w... ...Read More
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