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Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 26, 1974
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available Detective Morgan was shot and killed by a Houston police officer after being mistaken for an armed suspect. Detective Morgan and his partner were working an undercover operation and had gone into a bar. Detective Morgan's partner went to the bathroom and, after several minutes, did not return. When Detective Morgan went into the bathroom to check on his partner he found two bikers assaulting the detective with a knife and were in the process of cutting his throat.
Detective Morgan fired a shot in the air and then held the two suspects at gunpoint. Patrons in the bar called police and reported a shooting, not knowing that Detective Morgan was a law enforcement officer. A Houston police officer arrived at the scene and forced the bathroom door open, yelling "Police." Detective Morgan turned and also identified himself but the Houston officer, not hearing him, fired once and struck Detective Morgan in the chest. The two bikers were arrested and charged with attempted murder. | | 
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