Carlos Ray Warren, a 30-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, was a dedicated officer with the Texas Highway Patrol. On March 5, 1991, Trooper Warren was tragically shot and killed while attempting to intervene in an abduction at a rural highway rest area on Highway 71 near Del Valle, Texas. The suspect, who was fleeing the scene, was later apprehended in San Antonio, Texas, for not wearing his seatbelt.
During the stop, the suspect opened fire on the officer who apprehended him, and was subsequently wounded by the officer's return fire. The suspect was convicted of Trooper Warren's murder and sentenced to prison. He has been denied parole multiple times and will not be eligible for parole again until 2027.
Trooper Warren had a distinguished career, having served with the Texas Highway Patrol for five years and previously as a special agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command for seven years. He was a United States Army veteran and is survived by his parents, two daughters, and three brothers. His dedication and sacrifice are remembered and honored by his colleagues and the community.
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