Officer Austin Hepburn, Jr.

Officer Austin Hepburn, Jr. | Hallandale Police Department, Florida
Hallandale Police Department, Florida
Officer Austin Hepburn, Jr.

Hallandale Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, July 27, 1973

Add to My Heroes

Austin Hepburn, Jr.

Officer Austin Hepburn was shot and killed by a juvenile in a stolen vehicle in front of 516 NW Sixth Street.

He observed several juveniles attempting to change the license plate on the car. As he approached the group one of the boys grabbed him. A second boy exited the patrol car and shot him with both loads of a double barreled shotgun.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
  • Offender Not available

juvenile offender, stolen vehicle

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 14 Reflections

I was young when I attended the funeral of my cousin Austin Hepburn Jr. I remember it though, like it was yesterday. It would be many years later as I worked for the Broward Sheriff's Office, I would hear the familiar ceremonial performances of Tapps. It still brings sorrowful memories. My cousin was always nice to me. I looked up to him and respected him. I was proud of him. This is my reflection and my memory of Austin Hepburn Jr. ...RIP!

Wendy Johnson
Cousin

May 18, 2018

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths