Patrolman B. W. Woods Jr.
Amarillo Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, January 17, 1955

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 17, 1955
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Woods was shot and killed in a liquor story robbery on South Pierce Street while on a stakeout. Detectives had received information that the store was going to be robbed that night and were given a description of the suspect. When the suspect entered Patrolman Woods stepped from behind a stack of boxes and attempted to arrest him. In the exchange of gunfire Patrolman Woods was struck three times. The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide when he was surrounded on the roof of a nearby building.
Patrolmn Woods was survived by his wife and son.