Austin Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, November 29, 2001
Add to My HeroesClinton Warren Hunter
Officer Clinton Hunter was struck and killed by a suspect during a vehicle pursuit.
Another officer had observed the suspect vehicle driving erratically southbound on I-35. When he attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled and led the officer on a chase. The vehicle exited the highway but re-entered northbound. Officer Hunter was attempting to deploy stop sticks when the driver struck him and his patrol unit.
Officer Hunter was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was also injured in the accident and was taken into custody.
The 28-year-old driver had two felony warrants for his arrest, an extensive record for drunk driving, and was on parole for a 1992 burglary. He was sentenced to life as a result of Officer Hunter's death. He will be eligible for parole on November 29, 2031.
Officer Hunter was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Austin Police Department for just 14 months, and is survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge 4275
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 80 ReflectionsMiss you as much as ever lil' cuz. Soon enough we will be together and back to our old shenanigans in the ol' Hunter boys' tradition.
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