If Any Cop Tries to Put His Hands on Me Ever Again I Will Kill Cops Long as I Can See Them

The post-obit is a list of officers killed during their course of duty at the Austin Constabulary Department:

Officeholder Cornelius L. Fahey, 35, (March 8, 1875)

Officeholder Fahey, a native of Cork, Ireland, was shot through the abdomen on an unknown block of Congress Avenue between the hours of 12 a.m. and 1 a.g. on Sun, March vii, 1875. His aggressor, a "whiskey-crazed" man named Mark Tiner, fled the scene on horseback and was captured in Hancock'south pasture approximately three ½ miles north of the metropolis. Fahey was able to identify Tiner earlier dying of his wounds. Officer Fahey, according to local printing, "was an efficient officeholder, and fell while in the discharge of his duty." He is the first Austin police officer known to have died in the line of duty. Memorial located at APD Headquarters, 715 Eastward. 8th St.

Officeholder John Gaines, 50, (November 19, 1913)

Officeholder John Gaines, the only African American officer on the Austin constabulary force, was shot past George Booth, a deputy constable, at 6th Street and Trinity Street on November 19, 1913. Booth, who had been making a disturbance, shot Officer Gaines while Gaines was on the telephone summoning help from the constabulary station. At that time, African-American officers were non allowed to arrest Caucasians. Officer Gaines and his wife, Sarah, were originally from Big Spring, Texas. Memorial located at 401 E. 6th St. (Southeast corner of E. sixth and Trinity Streets)

Officer Tom Allen, age unknown, (October 24, 1915)

Officer Tom Allen, Austin's only African-American constabulary officer since the death of John Gaines two years earlier, was shot and killed at Jennings' Drug Store in the 400 block of Eastward 6th Street. The shooting followed an statement between Officer Allen and the editor of a blackness newspaper in San Antonio. Officer Allen was angered past reports that he had mistreated several African-American women he had arrested. Afterward a confrontation with the editor by the wagon m well-nigh Cerise River Street, Officer Allen followed the man to Jennings' drugstore. The editor, arriving offset, drew a handgun from a briefcase he had left at the store and shot Officer Allen as he entered, his own gun drawn and ready. According to a newspaper story of the fourth dimension, Officer Allen was killed only thirty feet from the site where Officer John Gaines had died 2 years earlier. Memorial located at 401 E. sixth St. (Southeast corner of E. sixth and Trinity Streets)

Principal James North. Littlepage, 67, (October ix, 1928)

Chief James Littlepage was killed during a shooting rampage in S Austin on October 9, 1928. Chief Littlepage and several officers set out from City Hall on report that a crazed man wielding a shotgun had killed two women virtually the 300 block of Elizabeth Street. Officers chased the man along a creek bed while Chief Littlepage drove his automobile around to head the human being off. When Main Littlepage confronted the fleeing man at the 2500 cake of Wilson Street, he attempted to talk him into surrendering. The gunman shot the Chief twice in the belly, so ran on to a business firm at 1800 Newton Street, where he shot and killed a carpenter working outside the dwelling house. Eventually the gunman, barricaded in all the same another business firm, took his own life as constabulary closed in.

Sergeant William Murray Stuart, 29, (October 16, 1933)

Sergeant William Stuart was killed in the line of duty when his motorcycle was struck by a car at the g block of South Congress Artery. Officer Stuart was attempting to pull over a speeding truck when he was struck past the car. The driver of the car was charged with negligent homicide. Memorial located at 1000 Cake S. Congress (Due west adjourn line)

Officer James R. Cummings, 31, (December 3, 1933)

Officeholder James Cummings was killed in the line of duty when the motorcycle he was riding en route to an emergency call collided with a car at the intersection of 14th Street and Red River Street. Despite efforts by Cummings' partner and the occupants of the car to bear Officer Cummings to nearby Brackenridge Infirmary, he died almost instantly from his wounds. Officer Cummings was the second motorbike officer to be killed in the line of duty in less than two months. Memorial located at 1313 Cherry-red River St. (East curb line)

Officer Elkins P. Morrison, 29, (February 2, 1936)

Officer Elkins Morrison was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a machine at the 300 block of Congress Avenue. Officer Morrison was on detective duty when he was struck crossing the street. Darkness, fog and pelting were blamed for poor visibility leading to the accident.

Officeholder Walter Lee Tucker, 26, (Oct 14, 1948)

Officer Walter Tucker was killed in the line of duty when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at the intersection of Monroe and South Congress Avenue. Tucker, a two-twelvemonth veteran, was on traffic patrol when the collision occurred. Memorial located at 1522 Southward. Congress (South side of building)

Officer Donald Eugene Carpenter, 28, (January 30, 1964)

Officer Donald Carpenter was killed at the site of a break-in in progress. As officers surrounded the business organization, a suspect inside shouted that he was coming out, just instead opened fire. Officer Carpenter was just exiting his patrol automobile when he was struck by gunfire from within the building. Another officer already on the scene was seriously wounded. Officer Carpenter, shot in the head, died 2 days later. Memorial located at 1722 S. Congress (South side of building)

Officer Billy Paul Speed, 22, (Baronial ane, 1966)

Officer Billy Speed was eating lunch at a cafe nearly the Academy of Texas campus when he heard gunfire. While investigating the shooting coming from the University of Texas Belfry, he was struck and killed by a rifle bullet, making him one of the kickoff victims of Charles Whitman, the infamous tower sniper. Whitman went on that day to impale a total of xvi and to wound more than than xxx others.

Officeholder Thomas Wayne Birtong, 31, (Baronial 23, 1974)

Officer Thomas Birtong was killed in a traffic collision at 15th and Trinity Street while responding to an officer's call for assistance. Officer Birtong's patrol car was operating "Code iii" - lights flashing and siren on-when the collision occurred. Memorial located at 15^th @ Trinity (Northeast corner)

Officeholder Leland Dale Anderson, 26, (June 6, 1975)

Officer Leland Anderson was killed when he was attacked by three men at the intersection of 8th Street and Congress Avenue. Officer Anderson had observed i of the subjects selling papers and had stopped to check if he was in compliance with City ordinances. When Officer Anderson attempted to abort ane of the men on outstanding traffic warrants, a fight ensued. One of the subjects gained control of Officeholder Anderson's gun and shot him. Despite Officer Anderson's bulletproof belong, one bullet entered between the front and rear console and penetrated his breast. The subjects were arrested post-obit a pursuit in which gunfire was exchanged.

Officer Ralph A. Ablanedo, 26, (May 18, 1978)

Officer Ralph Ablanedo was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in the 900 block of Live Oak Street. Officeholder Ablanedo had ticketed the commuter of the machine, Sheila Meinert, for driving without a license, and so ran a routine check on the passenger, David Lee Powell, who had warrants for misdemeanor theft and hot checks. Equally Officer Ablanedo spoke on his radio, Powell opened fire with a fully automatic AK-47, penetrating Officer Ablanedo's bulletproof vest. Despite his injuries, Officeholder Ablanedo was able to give officers a description of the car before he lost consciousness and died. Powell opened fire on a second officer when he was stopped a short fourth dimension afterward, and also tossed a hand grenade, which failed to explode. His companion, Meinert, surrendered, and Powell fled on human foot, only to be arrested a few hours later after an all-encompassing manhunt. Powell was somewhen bedevilled of murder and sentenced to death. Memorial located at 900 Block East. Live Oak St.

Officer Lee Craig Smith, 28, (December 15, 1979)

Officer Lee Smith, a motorcycle officer, died as a event of injuries suffered in an accident while on duty. While pursuing a motorist on the newly completed Mopac freeway, Officer Smith lost control of his motorcycle. A defective steering part caused the accident. Although Officer Smith had seemingly recovered from his injuries, he died suddenly at his dwelling some months after as a effect of the accident. Memorial located at 715 E. 8th St.

Officer Robert Martinez Jr., 26, (February 25, 1989)

Officer Robert Martinez Jr. was killed in the line of duty when his patrol car struck a tree. Martinez, who was en route to assist another officer, swerved to avoid a selection upwardly truck that had pulled into his path. At the time of the collision, Officer Martinez was working the last hour of his final shift earlier a scheduled transfer to Walking Beat. Memorial located at 201 Chicon

Officer Drew Alan Bolin, 25, (June 2, 1995)

Officer Drew Bolin was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by boozer driver while directing traffic at a collision site in the 4800 block of IH-35. The commuter of the vehicle, Cessilee Hyde, was convicted of intoxication manslaughter. Officeholder Bolin was in his 5th calendar month of service as a commissioned officer of the Austin Police Section at the time of his decease. Memorial located at 4700 Block N IH-35

Officer William DeWayne Jones Sr. (May 28, 2000)

Officeholder William Jones was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop at Zilker Park. Officer Jones was speaking with the driver of the vehicle when the commuter opened fire, striking him in the breast twice and the neck once. Officer Jones, who was not wearing a vest, was transported to a local infirmary where he was pronounced dead. More 200 youth soccer teams were attending an international soccer tournament at the park at the time of the shooting. The doubtable fled the scene, simply was spotted several hours afterward most Houston, Texas, approximately 150 miles away. Afterward a curt hunt the suspect committed suicide. He had already served time in prison and was currently wanted by another jurisdiction for sexual attack. Officer Jones had been employed with the Austin Park Police Department for three years, and is survived by his wife and three children. Memorial located at 600 BLK Robert E. Lee Rd.

Officeholder Clinton Warren Hunter, 22, (November 29, 2001)

Officer Clinton Hunter died from fatal injuries sustained when a vehicle, driven by a doubtable attempting to flee from patrol officers, struck him. Officeholder Hunter was in his 14th month of service as a commissioned officer of the Austin Law Section at the time of his death. The doubtable, Herschel Hinkle, somewhen pleaded guilty of intoxication manslaughter and was sentenced to life in prison. Memorial located at 11215 Southward. IH35 (Northbound frontage road)

Sergeant Earl Hall, 50, (March four, 2002)

Sergeant Earl Hall suffered a fatal eye attack shortly after responding to a break-in alert in the downtown area of Austin. Afterwards determining the telephone call was a false report, Sergeant Hall and his partner returned to the station to attend a meeting. Sergeant Hall collapsed during the coming together and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died approximately one hour later. Sergeant Hall had been with the Austin Police Section for 21 years. Memorial located at 715 E. eighth St.

Officer Amy Donovan, 37, (Oct 31, 2004)

Officeholder Donovan was killed when she was accidentally struck by a police cruiser during a foot chase. At approximately 10:48 p.m., Officeholder Donovan and a young man officer observed a suspicious person in the 1300 block of Poquito Street. Officer Donovan began a foot chase of the doubtable and her beau officer followed in a patrol unit. During the chase, the patrol car struck Officeholder Donovan. Officer Donovan later on died as a outcome of her injuries. Officer Donovan was in her fifth month of service equally a commissioned officer of the Austin Police Department at the time of her decease. Memorial located at 812 Springdale Route

Officer Jaime Padron, xl, (April six, 2012)

Senior Constabulary Officer Jaime Padron was shot and killed subsequently responding to a Wal-Mart shop on the I-35 Frontage Road to investigate reports of an intoxicated, suspicious human being. Upon encountering Officer Padron, the doubtable immediately attempted to abscond on foot but was tackled by Officer Padron and they both fell to the floor. During the ensuing struggle the man produced a small handgun from his pocket, shot Officer Padron, and and so fired at the store employees. As Officer Padron laid mortally wounded, two Wal-Mart employees tackled the suspect, held him down and used Officer Padron'south radio to notify dispatchers of the shooting. Responding units arrived to take the doubtable into custody who was later on charged with capital murder.

Lieutenant Clay Crabb, 42, (October 16, 2013)

Lieutenant Dirt Crabb was on his way to check a low water crossing during a period of heavy rain and flooding when he was involved in a fatal crash on Highway 290 near Sawyer Ranch Road.  Lt. Crabb began his career with APD in July of 1998 and was assigned to Region IV (Southeast and Southwest Austin) as the Operational Lieutenant.  Before joining APD, he worked patrol with the San Angelo Police Department from September 1994 – July 1998.  While at APD, Lt. Crabb earned a total of xvi commendations and awards.   Senior Police Officer Amir

Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq (September 4, 2016)

Senior Police Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier in a police motorbike crash at the intersection of Burnet Road and Ohlen Road. He was providing an escort for a funeral and was attempting to reach the next intersection when a car attempted to turn left through the procession. The car pulled directly into his path, causing him to strike it. He was transported to University Medical Heart Brackenridge where he remained until succumbing to his injuries. The driver who acquired the crash was cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. Officeholder Abdul-Khaliq was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Austin Police force Section for 17 years. He is survived by his v children.

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Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/officers-killed-line-duty

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