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James Gaul

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Jan 05, 1979

Victim Details

James C. Gaul

Male

Fort-worth

TX

1979-01-05

36

James

Gaul

07/13/2026

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James C. Gaul, a 36-year-old male police officer with the Fort Worth Police Department, tragically died on January 10, 1979, five days after being shot during a shootout. Officer Gaul and another officer responded to a call reporting a man with a gun. As they approached the front door of the house, they encountered a deranged man who opened fire, wounding Officer Gaul. Despite immediate medical attention, Officer Gaul succumbed to his injuries.

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