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Bryan remembers first black deputy marshal Levi Neal in Texas history
In Bryan, Texas, Feb 24 deputy Levi Neal, a Black officer, was shot dead after arresting a drunken man on Rats Row. He served about 20 years, died in line of duty, and was honored with a headstone dedication by Bryan Police Officers Association and community groups. The effort restored Neal’s place in local history.
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