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Gary Joe Bryant

Case from Giddings, TX dated Oct 27, 1996

Victim Details

Gary Joe Bryant

Male

White / Caucasian

Giddings

TX

1996-10-27

49

Gary

Joe Bryant

07/19/2026

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Gary Joe Bryant, a 49-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was a dedicated officer with the Giddings Police Department in Texas. On October 27, 1996, while investigating a hit-and-run accident, Patrolman Bryant located the suspect and attempted to arrest him. During the confrontation, the suspect shot Patrolman Bryant six times, including once in the head with Bryant's own .45 caliber handgun, which had been stolen by the suspect. The other five shots were from the suspect's .22 caliber weapon. ...
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  • Patrolman Gary Joe Bryant | Giddings Police Department, Texas
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