Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 21, 1978
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 20, 1978
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2004
Ranger Bobby Doherty was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a narcotics suspect in Argyle, Texas.
As Ranger Doherty kicked in the door he was shot in the head and fatally wounded.
The man who shot him was apprehended and sentenced to life. He was released on parole on May 25th, 2004.
Ranger Doherty had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for 20 years and had served as a Texas Ranger for 18 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.