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Perry Floyd Patton

Case from Munday, TX dated May 28, 1989

Victim Details

Perry Floyd Patton

Male

Munday

TX

1989-05-28

26

Perry

Floyd Patton

06/25/2026

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Perry Floyd Patton, a 26-year-old male officer with the Munday Police Department in Texas, tragically lost his life on May 28, 1989. Patton was responding to a robbery call at a local convenience store when he encountered the suspect one block away. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect managed to gain control of Patton's weapon and fatally shot him. The suspect then stole Patton's patrol car and fled the scene.

Later that morning, the suspect was apprehended and charged with capita ...
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  • Patrolman Perry Floyd Patton | Munday Police Department, Texas
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