Texas Officer Killed in Gun Battle

[KevDen2005]

http://www.policeone.com/officer-shootings/articles/151489006-Texas-officer-killed-in-gun-battle

Texas officer killed in gun battle The suspect was also hit multiple times and was killed 50 minutes ago
By PoliceOne Staff
EULESS, Texas — An officer died in a confrontation with a suspect, WFAA (http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/euless-officer-shot-condition-unknown/63452116) reported.

Police responded to calls of shots fired Tuesday. The suspect exchanged gunfire with the officers as they arrived on scene.
The suspect was also killed in the shootout, according to CW33 (http://cw33.com/2016/03/01/euless-police-officer-shot-at-city-park/).
Both the officer and suspect were pronounced dead at separate hospitals.
An investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

[KevDen2005]

I will post more info when it comes in.

[cstone]

Both the officer and suspect were pronounced dead at separate hospitals.

Is it just me that thinks when I read this line that the officer was taken to the closest, level one trauma center and the suspect was taken to a medical facility specializing in foot disorders about 30 miles away from the scene.

Always a tragedy.

Be safe.

[Gman]

Wow. In HEB where I used to live at one point in time. How times have changed.

Prayers to the officer's family, friends, and co-workers.

[SNAFU]

Another sad day for LEOs

Do LEOs not wear vest any more,,mandatory,in my family of LEOs

[lex137]

If an artery in the leg is hit a vest is not going to help.... It is sad to see this news more and more lately.

[osok-308]

Another sad day for LEOs

Do LEOs not wear vest any more,,mandatory,in my family of LEOs

The vest blocks the largest target (i.e. the torso) however, there is still a lot not covered by your vest. I know that where I work they are a mandatory thing, but I can't speak for everywhere.

[Bailey Guns]

Heartbreaking. Every one of them.

[cmailliard]

When we deployed to Hurricane Katrina, we stoped in Euless for the night. The PD provided security for our 10 vehicles. They were great guys.

Regarding vests - big gap is in the arms. The gap between the side of the vest, below the armpit and the shoulder. From what I heard, it sounds like this is where Cpl. Carrigan in Park County was hit. Isosceles vs weaver, but that is a debate for elsewhere.

[KevDen2005]

Bio & Incident DetailsAge: 29
Tour: 7 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Shot and killed
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Police Officer David Hofer was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a report of suspicious activity at J.A. Carr Park at approximately 2:45 pm.

As he and his partner approached the park they were fired upon by a subject. Officer Hofer was shot and mortally wounded. His partner was able to return fire, killing the man.

Officer Hofer was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center where he died from his wounds

Officer Hofer had served with the Euless Police Department for two years and previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years.

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Police Chief Michael Brown
Euless Police Department
1102 W Euless Boulevard
Euless, TX 76040

Phone: (817) 685-1500
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View all 38 Reflections (https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/22792-police-officer-david-hofer)Most Recent ReflectionThank you for your service and your sacrifice. May your family, friends, and your Department be comforted and blessed with the peace that passes all understanding by our Heavenly Father. God Bless You.
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[TheGrey]

This is so sad. :( What the hell was going on with the suspect? At first glance, it seems like a Death-by-Cop.
Absolutely tragic.

[Lex_Luthor]

This is happening way too often. So sad. Prayers for his family

[cmailliard]

Investigation is showing pretty much a pure ambush. He was released (probably still under the influence) earlier in the day after an arrest or something. He broke into a house shortly after and stole the guns including a rifle. He then went to the park and started shooting. He was in a ditch when he started shooting at the Officers.