Police killings
2013-2020

Gary Don Lafon

Male, White

Date of the incident: 9/19/2016

Hawkins, Wood, TX
134 CR 3955

Wood County Deputies responded to a call regarding a suicidal man. The man was identified as 56 year-old, Gary Don Lafon. Deputies arrived on scene and made several attempts to make contact with Lafon by phone and the vehicles loud speaker. Deputies made entry to the residence by the front door. Upon entry Lafon pointed a firearm at the deputies and was shot and killed.