Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Houston Police Department, 111 officers have died in the line of duty. The following list also contains officers from the Houston Airport Police Department and the Houston City Marshal's Office, which were merged into HPD.
The causes of death are as follows:
| Cause of death | Number of deaths |
|---|---|
| Assault |
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| Automobile accident |
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| Fire |
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| Gunfire |
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| Gunfire (Accidental) |
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| Heart attack |
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| Motorcycle accident |
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| Stabbed |
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| Struck by vehicle |
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| Vehicle pursuit |
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| Vehicular assault |
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