Irving Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 24, 2000
Add to My HeroesAubrey Wright Hawkins
Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a robbery-in-progress at a local sporting goods store.
Officer Hawkins had arrived at the store approximately three minutes after the call was made, and interrupted the suspects who were handcuffing and tying up the store employees. The suspects opened fire on Officer Hawkins, killing him. The seven suspects had escaped from a Texas prison two weeks prior to the incident when they stormed a guard tower and stole several weapons. Capital murder warrants were issued for all seven suspects.
During the search for the suspects, Colorado State Trooper Jason Manspeaker was killed in an automobile accident while responding to investigate a sighting.
Approximately one month after Officer Hawkins' murder, six of the suspects were apprehended and the seventh committed suicide. All six suspects were convicted of Officer Hawkins' murder and sentenced to death. One was executed on August 14, 2008. The leader of the group was executed on February 29, 2012. A third suspect was executed on February 4, 2015, and a fourth was executed on December 6, 2018.
Officer Hawkins had served with the Irving Police Department for 15 months. He had previously served with the Kaufman Police Department and Tarrant County Hospital District Police Department for a total of 4 years. He is survived by his wife and son.
Aubrey Hawkins Lane in Irving was dedicated in his honor.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 5 years, 3 months
- Badge 830
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Four executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 238 ReflectionsI remember working with you at St. Paul. Such good memories or our little family before we all went on into Law Enforcement. Aubrey was so funny and happy. He laughed and we always had a good time. If you ever needed backup or help, I would turn around and Aubrey was there.
Avis Stone, James Burns, Luther, and Wendy, all my family. Great memories. I only wish I could have pushed in the medicine to those bastards. May you 7 burn in hell.
Aubrey know your Son has grown into a great guy. I met him at James funeral. I got to share some memories.
RB
June 25, 2022
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