Officer Michael Tarone Hester, Lilburn Police Department, Georgia

Officer Michael Tarone Hester

Lilburn Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, April 19, 1994

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Michael Tarone Hester

Officer Michael Hester was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Rockbridge Road.

He had stopped a car, which subsequently pulled several hundred yards down a driveway to an abandoned house at 9:30 a.m. While he was talking to the driver, the suspect exited through the driver's door and shot him several times. He was able to return fire.

Both Officer Hester and the suspect, who was a convicted felon, were found dead a short time later next to the suspect's car, which had been stolen.

Officer Hester had served with the Lilburn Police Department and previously served with the Barrow County Sheriff's Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 10 years
Badge 913

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

convicted felon, stolen vehicle, traffic stop

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I worked with Micheal at LPD during this time and always remember him as doing his best and being respectful to all. He and his family are great testaments to the sacrifices of the profession. I have since moved to other lines of careers, but always remember him. I also was privileged to visit the law enforcement memorial in DC to see his name in remembrance and sacrifice.

David Johns - Ofc, SRO, Crime Prvn
LPD (former)

January 15, 2025