Patrolman Perry Floyd Patton, 26, of the Munday Police Department in Texas was killed on May 28, 1989 while responding to a robbery call at a convenience store. He encountered the suspect one block away; a struggle followed, during which the suspect gained control of Patton’s weapon and fatally shot him. The suspect then took Patton’s patrol car and fled the scene.

Later that morning the suspect was arrested and charged with capital murder; he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Patton had served two years with the Munday Police Department and was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and siblings. His death had a profound effect on the community and his fellow officers.

If anyone knew Patrolman Patton or has memories of him and that day in Munday, please share information or recollections.