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Albert Wilkins

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 06, 1978

Victim Details

Albert Charles Wilkins

Male

Houston

TX

1978-01-06

57

Albert

Wilkins

07/18/2026

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Lieutenant Albert Charles Wilkins, aged 57, was tragically shot and killed on January 6, 1978, while working an off-duty security job at a lounge located at 5400 Griggs Road in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 1:45 am when two brothers attempted to rob the lounge. During the robbery, one of the brothers shot Lieutenant Wilkins in the head as he pleaded for his life.

One of the suspects was shot and killed at the scene by responding officers, while the other brother was arrest ...
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