[News Script: COP] Page: 1 of 2
This script is part of the collection entitled: KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries Special Collections.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
COP
CHIP:LIVE
SF:=&
SE WELL
SF: MORALES
CHIP:LIVEOfficials at Baylor Hospital say tonight that Dallas
police detective Tom Sewell is holding his own...but is
still listed in serious condition recovering from a bullet
wound in the chest.
4 The 39-year old Sewell was shot overnight as he attempid
to serve an arrest warrant at the apartment of 35-year old
Melvin Edward Morales. Fellow officers say Sewell was hit
as he burst through the apartment door.
Morales was wounded seconds later when police returned
the fire. He attempted to escaped by jumping out a 2nd floor
window but was captured. He's in fair condition at Parkland.
He's also charged with attempt to murder a police officer
and several counts of armed robbery., e
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This script can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Script.
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.). [News Script: COP], script, June 18, 1973, 10:00 p.m.; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1902135/m1/1/?rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.