Officer Down

 

Patrolman Karl R. McDonough

El Paso Texas Police Department

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault

Patrolman Karl McDonough was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being operated by a drunk driver.

Patrolman McDonough and another officer were on patrol and were traveling south on Zaragoza Road. As they passed through the intersection at Saul Kleinfeld Drive, their patrol car was struck by the other vehicle. The patrol car was pushed into a light pole and Patrolman McDonough was killed. His partner was seriously injured.

The driver was arrested and charged with intoxicated manslaughter.

Patrolman McDonough had served with the El Paso Police Department for four years.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, gone the sun,

From the lake, from the hills,

From the sky.

All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.