Mark Alan Wilson was living in Tyler, Texas and was killed during a shooting outside the Smith County in Tyler, Texas. He entered an ongoing gun battle between David Hernandez Arroyo Sr., who had attempted earlier to kill his wife and son, and law enforcement officers. Wilson was killed at close quarters by Arroyo, who was wearing body armour, after shooting and hitting Arroyo several times. Wilson had no affiliations, professional or otherwise, with law enforcement, and acted solely as a private citizen during the shootout. Arroyo was later killed by gunfire from police officers.
In recognition of his heroism, the Texas State Rifle Association published an account of his actions. The Texas House unanimously adopted a resolution (HR. 740) on March 31, 2005 to honor Mark.
I was living in Longview when I saw this on the news. I kept thinking I know that name...then they showed a picture...life is short and we never know what each day will bring.
Cathy Finlay (Ebeling)
Mark Alan Wilson was living in Tyler, Texas and was killed during a shooting outside the Smith County in Tyler, Texas. He entered an ongoing gun battle between David Hernandez Arroyo Sr., who had attempted earlier to kill his wife and son, and law enforcement officers. Wilson was killed at close quarters by Arroyo, who was wearing body armour, after shooting and hitting Arroyo several times. Wilson had no affiliations, professional or otherwise, with law enforcement, and acted solely as a private citizen during the shootout. Arroyo was later killed by gunfire from police officers.
In recognition of his heroism, the Texas State Rifle Association published an account of his actions. The Texas House unanimously adopted a resolution (HR. 740) on March 31, 2005 to honor Mark.
Joan McCammon (Walker)
I was living in Longview when I saw this on the news. I kept thinking I know that name...then they showed a picture...life is short and we never know what each day will bring.
Glenn Daily
Mark was a friend of mine ,good dude, I remember he drove a red road runner 1969