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Norman Michael Montion

Case from El-paso, TX dated Oct 16, 1989

Victim Details

Norman Michael Montion

Male

El-paso

TX

1989-10-16

42

Norman

Michael Montion

07/21/2026

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Norman Michael Montion, a 42-year-old detective with the El Paso Police Department, tragically lost his life on October 16, 1989, during a violent shooting spree. Montion, who had served with the department for 17 years, was on his lunch break at a local business when a former employee entered and opened fire. The assailant, identified as Richard Stratton, had earlier murdered his wife before arriving at the business. Stratton's rampage resulted in the deaths of both Detective Montion and anothe ...
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