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Harry Walchuk

Case from Austin, TX dated Aug 01, 1966

Victim Details

Harry Walchuk

Male

White / Caucasian

Austin

TX

1966-08-01

38

Harry

Walchuk

07/07/2026

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Harry Walchuk, a 38-year-old male of European descent, was a doctoral student at the University of Texas in Austin. On August 1, 1966, he was fatally shot in the chest by Charles Whitman during the infamous University of Texas tower shooting. Walchuk had been doing research at the UT Library and was on his way to get something to eat when he was shot while walking along Guadalupe Street. He instantly collapsed onto the sidewalk and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Behind the Tower: The Victims – Behind the Tower
  • University of Texas tower shooting - Wikipedia
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    It's so moving to think about Harry Walchuk and what he must have been like as a person. From what I... ...Read More
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