Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, June 6, 1984
Add to My HeroesRobert A. Hunt
Officer Hunt was killed when an air compressor exploded. The officer and three inmates were working on an air conditioning unit when the compressor exploded. The officer was killed by flying shrapnel and the three inmates were injured.
Officer Hunt served at the Wayne Unit. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in Peace Corrections Employee Robert A. Hunt. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice working for the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen.
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