Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, December 10, 1971
Add to My HeroesClaude Ronald Beck
Officer Claude Beck was struck and killed by a camper while making a traffic stop in the 900 block of Southwest Freeway. As he approached the vehicle the camper struck him. The driver of the vehicle was charged with murder by automobile.
Officer Beck served with the Houston Police Department for four years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1234
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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