Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen

Friday's Heroes - Remembering the fallen officers

 

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Officer David Stefan Hofer, 29

Euless Texas Police Department

March 1, 2016 – Officer David Stefan Hofer was shot and killed after responding to a suspicious person call in a local park. As he and another officer approached the park the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Hofer. His partner was able to return fire, killing the suspect.

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Deputy Sheriff Travis Russell, 44

Los Animas County Colorado Sheriffs Office

March 1, 2016 – Deputy Travis Russell was killed in vehicle crash while on patrol.

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* So far this year, 12 officers have lost their lives to gunfire—one officer killed every five days.

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