Deputy Sheriff Randolph Michael Eng
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, December 21, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 21, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

Deputy Eng was shot and killed and another officer was shot and wounded while moonlighting as a security guard at a wedding in southwest Houston. Deputy Eng had ordered one of the guests to leave after the guest created a disturbance. The guest then entered the bathroom and was followed by Deputy Eng.

The man pulled out a weapon and opened fire, striking Deputy Eng in the head. A second officer was struck in the arm.

The suspect was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy Eng had served with the agency for 9 years.