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Clifton Achterberg

Case from Katy, TX dated Jun 11, 2018

Victim Details

Clifton Achterberg

Male

White / Caucasian

Katy

TX

2018-06-11

34

Clifton

Achterberg

07/23/2026

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Clifton Achterberg, a 34-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically died on June 11, 2018, in Katy, Texas. The incident occurred at his family home on 11th Street near Katyland Drive. Clifton, who was also known as Clif, was involved in a heated dispute with his mother, Gail Achterberg, 62, during which he threatened her with a small sledgehammer. His brother, Walter Achterberg, 31, witnessed the altercation and responded by shooting Clifton in the back with a pistol. The bullet exited Cli ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Man allegedly shoots, kills brother after dispute with mother at Katy home
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    I've been following the incident involving Clifton Achterberg and can't stop thinking about the impa... ...Read More
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