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.
The suspect involved in the shootout was later shot and killed by other officers at the scene. Officer Gaul had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 13 years and was survived by his wife and three children from a previous marriage.
There were no further arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to Officer Gaul's death, as the immediate suspect was neutralized at the scene. The incident was classified as a line-of-duty death, and Officer Gaul was honored for his service and sacrifice.
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