Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 1972
Add to My HeroesDavid Franklin Noel
Officer Noel was stabbed to death while working a uniformed security job at a local bar at 316 North Nagle Street.
He and another officer had escorted a man outside who was causing a disturbance. One of the man's friends was arguing with the officers when he pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Noel in the chest.
The subject t was apprehended and sentenced to 20 years.
Officer Nagle was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for five months.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 months
- Badge 2084
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Noel,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
June 17, 2022
