Police Officer Gary Cecil Hires, Haltom City Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Gary Cecil Hires

Haltom City Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, March 6, 1993

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Gary Cecil Hires

Police Officer Gary Hires was shot and killed while responding to a 911 call of shots fired at 6333 Solona Circle North.

He was shot in the head by a 14-year-old with a high-powered rifle before he could exit his vehicle. The subject was also killed in the incident.

Officer Hires had served with the Haltom City Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 19 years
Badge 502

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

juvenile offender, shots fired call

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In 1993, I was 5 years old and living in the house directly next to the house within the line of fire. (There are still bullet fragments that exist in the side of my old house) Playing outside in the side yard with my neighborhood friend who just so happened to be at my house instead of his, which was directly across from the shooter. My brother had to run and grab us and get us inside where it was safe. We were the house he stopped at prior to my mom warning him not to go around the corner. Moments later the 14 year old opened fire and killed Gary. These images never leave my mind. I am haunted by his death daily. We were the house that the swat team sat on top of to take out the shooter. Its been over 30 years and I still think of Gary. Of his family, of the future he would have had. My heart goes out to your loved ones. RIP.

Amanda S
Neighborhood Kid

June 10, 2025