Deputy Sheriff Oscar Clarence Hill, IV, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Oscar Clarence Hill, IV

Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, July 22, 2000

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Oscar Clarence Hill, IV

Deputy Sheriff Oscar Hill died one month after being dragged by a vehicle in the 100 block of Rankin at the North Freeway while attempting to arrest its occupants.

He was off duty when he witnessed a shooting outside a nightclub in Harris County. He followed the suspect's vehicle into the city of Houston and approached the passenger side of the car when it came to a stop. Several shots were exchanged, and Deputy Hill was dragged as the vehicle was driven through the intersection. Deputy Hill then fell to the ground, where he was struck by another car that was following the first vehicle.

The driver who struck him was apprehended. He took a plea bargain, pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide, and was sentenced to one year in jail with seven years' probation.

Deputy Hill was a United States Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran and had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his parents, brother, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 3 years
Badge 2028
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, June 21, 2000
Weapon Automobile
Offender One year

off duty, shooting, shots fired

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Deputy Sheriff Hill,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for you service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in the Persian Gulf. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 22, 2025