Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, June 18, 2004
Add to My HeroesGregory Lei Hunter
Sergeant Gregory Hunter was shot and killed while he and another officer investigated a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart on the I-20 Frontage Road.
Store employees had called police after noticing that a van had been parked in the parking lot all night long with its engine running. When the first officer arrived, he found all doors locked with no response from anyone inside the van. The officer requested his supervisor, Sergeant Greg Hunter, respond to the scene to approve unlocking the van to check on the welfare of any occupants. Sergeant Hunter and the officer made contact with the suspect, who gave Sergeant Hunter a false name and became increasingly evasive.
The other officer went to the passenger doors to block a possible escape route. At this time, the suspect suddenly opened fire with a .45 caliber handgun, fatally wounding Sergeant Hunter. The other officer immediately went around to Sergeant Hunter's location and called for assistance.
The subject then began firing at that officer, striking him twice in areas not protected by his vest. Despite being wounded, the officer was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
During the ensuing investigation, the United States Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives discovered in the van an SKS rifle, two handguns, a fused pipe bomb, a cache of ammunition and components from a partially assembled bomb. The suspect was determined to be the subject of a domestic restraining order and was prohibited by state and federal law from possessing any firearms. Additionally, he was a fugitive from justice and was awaiting trial in Kansas for narcotic and alcohol violations, criminal possession of a weapon, obstruction of legal process and criminal possession of tear gas.
Sergeant Hunter had served with the Grand Prairie Police Department for 29 years, 4 months and 9 days. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, sister, and aunt.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 29 years
- Badge 086
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 499 ReflectionsHappy birthday to you in Heaven Daddy. I love you very much and miss you every day.
This summer had its own unexpected personal obstacles but I thank the Lord for getting me through it, for everyone’s prayers, and that I’m recovered and healthy. As you would say, by His stripes, I am healed. This weekend we traveled to visit your mom’s (Grandma Hunter) grave and to celebrate Aunt Senorita’s 100th bday with her. It was a special weekend but also full of emotions. Being there was like experiencing even more of you with me, any part of you left that I still have. I wish you were here taking it all in with us but even more so I wish you all the incomparable happiness, joy, and beauty that comes with birthdays spent in Heaven. With every beat of my heart, I will always remember you and will love you x infinity + 086.
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