Police Officer Timothy Scott Abernethy
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, December 7, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 615

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 7, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with capital murder

Officer Tim Abernethy was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a suspect who fled following a traffic stop.

Officer Abernethy had lost sight of the man as he chased him around a building in an apartment complex. After going around the corner the man hid behind a gate and then shot the officer in the head as he ran by.

The officer was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

The suspect was arrested a short time later by deputies from the Harris County Sheriff's Department. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.

Officer Abernethy had served with the Houston Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and siblings.