Bobby Hornsby - Law Enforcement - Texas

Police Officer Bobby Hornsby, age 32, died in the line of duty on July 14, 2013, at an apartment complex in Killeen, Texas.

Bob was a member of the Killeen Police Department. He had 4 years of service.

A resident in the apartment complex displayed a weapon as he confronted several people who were using the pool. When the police arrived the subject brandished an AK-47 rifle and barricaded himself in his apartment. The agency's Tactical Response Unit was deployed and arrived at the scene approximately one hour after the initial call.

As members of the tactical unit attempted to make contact with the man, the subject fired one shot and then opened the apartment door with his hands up. When the subject refused to exit the apartment the tactical team moved in to subdue him. The man backed further into the apartment, grabbed the rifle, and opened fire. Officer Hornsby and another officer were wounded before the subject was killed by return fire.

Both officers were transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where Officer

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Hornsby succumbed to his wounds shortly before 2:00 am.

The Police Department is in mourning over this tragic death.

Friends describe Bob as a great officer, a friendly man who was a good son, a good brother, a good husband and a good father. He will be forever missed. 

Bobby is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his father, Charles; and his wife and son and daughter.

Pray for them. They have lost their Hero.

Thank you for your service to the public, Bob. 

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. Amen.

Pray that Bobby Hornsby is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.