Trooper Bill Davidson, Texas Department of Public Safety

Trooper Bill Davidson

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, April 12, 1992

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Bill Davidson

Trooper Bill Davidson succumbed to gunshot wounds received the previous day after stopping a stolen car in Edna, Texas.

The suspect shot Trooper Davidson in the neck with a 9 mm handgun when he approached the car. The suspect fled the scene of the shooting but was arrested within a couple of hours with the murder weapon in his possession. The suspect confessed to killing the trooper and repeated his confession to a grand jury.

During his trial, the suspect claimed he shot Trooper Davidson because the rap music he was listening to, forced him to do so. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. He was executed on October 6, 2005.

Trooper Davidson had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for over 20 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, April 11, 1992
Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
Offender Executed in 2005

stolen vehicle, traffic stop

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I just learned of Trooper Davidson, having looked up his name as I ride along this stretch of Highway 59 near Edna, TX. It saddens me to learn of the situation surrounding his passing. With family in the armed forces and in law enforcement, including Texas DPS, I know what it means to love someone who puts his life at risk for duty and for love of country.

Victoria R.
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December 9, 2024