Police Officer Gary R. Stroud
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Incident
Officer Gary Stroud was shot and killed while investigating a report of a man walking around with a shotgun.
Witnesses told Officer Stroud that the man had walked down the street a block and turned the corner. Officer Stroud drove to the street and as he turned the corner the suspect ran up to the patrol car and fired the shotgun through the windshield, striking him in the chest. The suspect was captured minutes later after he crashed his car into a utility pole.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life.
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I started a non profit organization in my father's name when I was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX. The city just outside the gates is Killeen. I connected with the KPD and started LEAF (Law Enforcement Assistance Fund) so no family has to struggle as hard after a hardship. www.kpdleaf.com