Michael David Moore
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member techiegrl64
N 32° 51.494 W 096° 38.697
14S E 720375 N 3638028
Memorial plaque for Michael David Moore, a Garland police officer who was killed in the line of duty on February 15, 1997.
Waymark Code: WM56DJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
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On the afternoon of February 15, 1997, Officer Moore responded to a bank alarm at the location and became involved in a struggle with the suspect. They fell through the window behind the memorial, and in the ongoing struggle Officer Moore was shot five times. He sustained multiple shots to his neck and one that penetrated his vest.

Officer Moore was survived by his wife, two daughters aged 8 and 5, and a 9 month old son.

The suspect was convicted of Capital Murder and sentenced to death.
List if there are any visiting hours:
N/A -- plaque is located outside a building at the edge of a parking lot.


Type of memorial: Plaque

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

Entrance fees (if it applies): Not listed

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