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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 2016

Page

8

Rock the Blue event draws modest crowd at Desert site

Ryan compared the diminutive bike to a Harley and recalled saving its frame from destruction years ago. The Rock the Blue event drew a modest crowd at Rock the Desert where families departed as others arrived to view law enforcement offerings. Todd Crawford of Midland praised the cause but wished for more attendees.

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Man fatally shots during Odessa home invasion attempt

An Odessa man, 38 year old Al McGruder, was killed when a tenant fired at him after McGruder and a second man tried forcing entry into a unit at Arbor Oaks Apartments on East Monahans Street. The second suspect fled. police seek information. Call Odessa Police or Crime Stoppers with tips.

al McGruder Arbor Oaks East Monahans Street Odessa McGruder OPD Kendric Graham

Odessa National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday evening

National Night Out activities begin at 6 p m Tuesday in Odessa with four sectors listed across several neighborhoods and facilities including Lincoln Towers Zavala Elementary School Palomar Sunset Lane Redwood Drive Promesa Apartments Murry Fly Park and Faudree Road area. Police and multiple agencies join to boost crime and drug prevention awareness.

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Odessa officer and civilian hurt after police pursuit ends

An Odessa officer and Branch followed a suspect in a patrol vehicle with Branch riding on the side. Branch fell during a corner turn on Syn der Street and Licon Avenue, suffering a head injury. The suspect fled. no other injuries reported. The incident follows a fatal shooting on East Odessa Street where Kend ric Graham opened fire, killing 38-year-old Al McGruder after a break-in. Police investigate if the two shootings are connected. no gang relation indicated.

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