Patrolman B. W. Woods, Jr., Amarillo Police Department, Texas

Patrolman B. W. Woods, Jr.

Amarillo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, January 17, 1955

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B. W. Woods, Jr.

Patrolman Woods was shot and killed in a liquor story robbery on South Pierce Street while on a stakeout. Detectives had received information that the store was going to be robbed that night and were given a description of the suspect. When the suspect entered Patrolman Woods stepped from behind a stack of boxes and attempted to arrest him. In the exchange of gunfire Patrolman Woods was struck three times. The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide when he was surrounded on the roof of a nearby building.
Patrolmn Woods was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 27
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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Patrolman Woods,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Amarillo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 17, 2025