A look at recent Houston-area law enforcement deaths

Friday, September 27, 2019
A look back at recent line of duty deaths
The last time a Harris County deputy was killed in the line of duty was in 2015.

The shooting death of Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is the latest in a growing list of law enforcement deaths over the past five years.

Harris County Pct. 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Constable Clint Greenwood

April 3, 2017

Shot and ambushed outside Baytown Courthouse. Suspect committed suicide.

Bellaire Police Officer Marco Zarate

July 12, 2016

Killed in a crash while chasing a shoplifting suspect. Suspect convicted of murder.

Patton Village Police Sgt. Stacey Baumgartner

June 19, 2016

Killed during a crash while chasing a suspect. An 11-year-old was also killed in crash. Suspect charged with murder.

Pearland Police Officer Endy Ekpanya

June 12, 2016

Hit head on by a suspected drunk driver while responding to a non-emergency call.

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth

August 28, 2015

Killed at northwest Harris County gas station

Houston Police Officer Richard Martin

May 18, 2015

Struck while setting up spike strips during a pursuit