Patrolman W. A. Hail

Patrolman W. A. Hail | Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas Patrolman W. A. Hail | Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas
Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas
Patrolman W. A. Hail | Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas
Patrolman W. A. Hail | Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas
Patrolman W. A. Hail

Tarleton State University Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, December 13, 1978

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W. A. Hail

Patrolman W.A. Hail suffered a fatal heart attack at approximately 11:30 pm shortly after chasing several students who were conducting a panty raid at a female dorm following their last final exam.

He had chased several of the male students a short distance before collapsing. Several students performed CPR on Officer Hail but were unable to revive him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died several minutes after midnight.

Patrolman Hail was a WWII veteran and had served with the Tarleton State College Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, son, stepmother, two half-sisters, and two grandchildren.

Bio

  • Age 56
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge 351
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Incident Date Tuesday, December 12, 1978

foot pursuit, larceny

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I was working on a campus officers memorial when I realized this was the anniversary of your final call.
God Bless you, Sir.
We'll continue the watch in your honor.

Joe Wells
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December 14, 2024

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