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  • Originally published May 21, 2009 at 10 p.m., updated May 22, 2009 at 8:42 a.m.

ALTAIR - A Hallettsville police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday evening, a Colorado County justice of the peace said.

Timothy Scott Crume, of Eagle Lake, was found under the approach to the Colorado River bridge on alternate US Highway 90, which is located a few miles outside Altair. Judge George Cason said Crume died about 6 p.m.

Cason, who was reached at home Thursday evening, said he could not give Crume's age or further details about the incident because he did not have Crume's file with him.

The preliminary autopsy report, provided by Travis County Medical Examiner's Office, concluded Crume died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Cason said.

Cason said he did not suspect any foul play.


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  • rickydee05 rickydee05 Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    Officer Tim Crume was in our Police Dept here in Eagle Lake and he was a great man and handled all situation with respect to each individual. He will be greatly missed and I pray that GOD 4gives him and keeps him in HIS GLORY. GOD bless his family and GOD BLESS TIM also. We love you.

    May 27, 2009 at 12:59 a.m.
  • jezzs jezzs Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    God bless you brother, My prayers or with his family.

    May 24, 2009 at 9:36 a.m.
  • xring xring Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    out2pasturecop said: "This should be treated as an on duty death."

    I second that. The heart behind the badge can carry many crosses. Peace and prayers to the family.
    x

    May 23, 2009 at 10:29 p.m.
  • scorpio scorpio Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    This is the second suicide in the Hallettsville area in less than two weeks. One at Gieger Cemetary, and the other in Altair

    May 23, 2009 at 9:30 p.m.
  • mknchng09 mknchng09 Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    you know Tim was a great guy. i must say he took it seriously about the drugs in out community. now i hope someone picks up and continues to do what needs to be done. after all, all you have to have is blurred vision at the most to see all the drug activity in the area. who will be the man to pick up this pushed aside job in Tim's big shoes? GOD IS WITH THE FAMILY EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY NOT FEEL IT RIGHT NOW. LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH IN YOUR TIME OF WEAKNESS. LET HIM COMFORT YOU. AND MOST OF ALL SEEK GOD FOR THE ANSWERS AS IN TO WHY THIS HAPPENED.

    May 22, 2009 at 12:38 p.m.
  • out2pasturcop out2pasturcop Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    This is from a brother officer that has lost several brothers in blue to suicide. God Bless You and Your Family. I met you once and you were a gentleman. I also met your wife. I am sorry for the load you were bearing. I know you sought help. This should be treated as an on duty death. God Bless

    May 22, 2009 at 9:48 a.m.
  • dustin69g dustin69g Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This will be hard times for them every1 give them your support and prayers.

    May 22, 2009 at 7:51 a.m.
  • hvilletx hvilletx Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink

    Officer Crume was a good person... I don't understand why these things have to happen, he will be missed by many.. God Bless you Tim

    May 22, 2009 at 1:08 a.m.