Lieutenant Albert Charles Wilkins, 57, was shot and killed on January 6, 1978, while working an off-duty security shift at a lounge at 5400 Griggs Road in Houston, Texas. The shooting took place 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.

A responding officer shot and killed one of the suspects at the scene; the other brother was arrested, convicted of Wilkins’ murder, sentenced to death and executed on May 3, 1994. The weapon used was a .38 caliber handgun. Lieutenant Wilkins served with the Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 6.

His family, friends and fellow officers remember him for his heroism and service.