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Resided:
TX, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 28, 1987
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 57 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Ochiltree County Sheriff's Dept.
TX
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief Deputy Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
302
On The Job:
8 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TX
USA
Sat. Mar. 28, 1987
Summary:
Chief Deputy Melvin Drum was shot and killed during a traffic stop in reference to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect shot him as he was still seated in his patrol car.
The suspect was apprehended, sentenced to death, and executed on October 12, 1999.
Chief Deputy Drum had served with the agency for eight years. He was survived by his wife.
