Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 7, 2008
Add to My HeroesTimothy Scott Abernethy
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 twice in the torso and then walked around the officer and shot him in the head.
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 found guilty of the murder on April 6, 2010 and was sentenced to death.
Officer Abernethy had served with the Houston Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 615
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 288 ReflectionsI was driving right behind them both when Officer Abernethy was pulling him over. I saw when they turned into the apartment complex as I was going to a nearby complex to pick up my mom. On our way out, I saw all the other officers rushing to the scene and knew something bad had happened. I have thought of him a lot throughout the years and it still saddens me to this day. Hope his family and those that love him are doing well. Revelation 21:4
Tee Max
Houstonian
March 8, 2019
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