Police Officer Jason Michael Knox, Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Jason Michael Knox

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 2020

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Jason Michael Knox

Police Officer Jason Knox was killed in a helicopter crash in the 17050 block of Imperial Valley Drive at about 2:00 am.

He was aboard the MD 369E helicopter as the tactical flight officer. The helicopter had been requested to search the nearby Greens Bayou after police had received unconfirmed reports that two bodies were in the area. The helicopter experienced an issue during the search and crashed into an apartment complex clubhouse.

Responding fire department units extricated Officer Knox and the pilot from the wreckage.

Officer Knox suffered fatal injuries in the crash and the pilot suffered severe injuries.

Officer Knox had served with the Houston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and his parents.

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Age 35
Tour 8 years
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Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

aerial search, helicopter crash

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5 years. It seems like so long ago, but like yesterday at the same time. I miss your goofiness. I miss your smile. I miss your stories. I just miss you. You and Katherine don't talk too much mess about us today, but I know you will. Until we meet again friend!

Mike Bilbrey
Harris Co. Constable Pct. 5-Retired

May 2, 2025