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John Gordon Drake

Case from Taylor, TX dated Apr 03, 2024

Victim Details

John Gordon Drake

Male

White / Caucasian

Taylor

TX

2024-04-03

45

John

Gordon Drake

07/07/2026

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On April 3, 2024, at approximately 8:35 a.m., 45-year-old John Gordon Drake was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his vehicle parked in front of the Taylor Police Department in Taylor, Texas. An officer noticed the unusual parking and discovered Drake's body upon investigation.

Drake was born on January 24, 1979, in Temple, Texas, to Jimmy and Rene Drake. He grew up in Little River Academy and attended McLennan Community College. On September 19, 2009, he married Lo ...
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  • Obituary for John Gordon Drake at Providence Funeral Home
  • Taylor News: Man dead after self-inflicted injury at police department
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    I was really struck by how much John gave to both his family and his work community. It’s evident ... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    Does anyone else feel like John's situation speaks volumes about the quiet battles some people face?... ...Read More
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