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