R H SULLIVAN

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Officer Rank: Detective
Memorial Panel: 27-W: 6
Department: Houston, Texas, P.D.
End of Watch: March 9, 1935
Cause: SHOT
Age: 36
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Description: Detective Sullivan was shot and killed while dealing with a hostile cobbler. Detective Sullivan and his friend were sitting in a car while another friend went inside a shoe shop. The friend entered the shop and then staggered outside because of a blow from the shop owner. Detective Sullivan ran inside the shop, exhibited his badge, and ordered the shop owner to stop. The proprietor grabbed a gun from behind the counter and shot Detective Sullivan.
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