The latest Texas Peace Officer to give his life in the line of duty is Officer Garrett Hull, Forth Worth PD.
Officer Garrett and his colleagues, members of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, had developed information leading to the identification of three subjects who, as a team, had robbed several bars and other businesses over the past few weeks.
On September 13, 2018 the CI Unit were engaged in surveillance of the three men when they committed a robbery in a local bar. The CI Unit approached the bar as the men fled, and a foot pursuit began. During the pursuit one of the subjects fired at pursing officers, the bullet striking Officer Garrett in the head. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the robber was killed.
Officer Garrett was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical staff worked through the night and into the following day to save the wounded officer, while many of his colleagues gathered in the hallways and the waiting room to stand vigil. Unfortunately Officer Garrett died from his injuries the following afternoon.
Officer Garrett left behind his wife, two daughters, his family, and his colleagues at the Forth Worth Police Department. The officer had served seventeen years as a police officer. I am proud to honor Officer Garrett here, but saddened at the event that gives rise to this memorial.
I pray for the Good Shepherd's comforting arms for this officers loved ones and friends, and for the safety of all peace officers across the nation and the world.
Officer Garrett and his colleagues, members of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, had developed information leading to the identification of three subjects who, as a team, had robbed several bars and other businesses over the past few weeks.
On September 13, 2018 the CI Unit were engaged in surveillance of the three men when they committed a robbery in a local bar. The CI Unit approached the bar as the men fled, and a foot pursuit began. During the pursuit one of the subjects fired at pursing officers, the bullet striking Officer Garrett in the head. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the robber was killed.
Officer Garrett was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical staff worked through the night and into the following day to save the wounded officer, while many of his colleagues gathered in the hallways and the waiting room to stand vigil. Unfortunately Officer Garrett died from his injuries the following afternoon.
Officer Garrett left behind his wife, two daughters, his family, and his colleagues at the Forth Worth Police Department. The officer had served seventeen years as a police officer. I am proud to honor Officer Garrett here, but saddened at the event that gives rise to this memorial.
I pray for the Good Shepherd's comforting arms for this officers loved ones and friends, and for the safety of all peace officers across the nation and the world.
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