Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 8, 1978
Add to My HeroesTimothy Lowe Hearn
Police Officer Timothy Hearn was shot and killed after following up on a tip he and his partner had received about a narcotics suspect who was going to be at a certain restaurant.
When the suspect came out of the restaurant at 3:00 a.m., he was placed under arrest. As the officers began to search him, he pulled out a .38 caliber handgun and opened fire, killing Officer Hearn and wounding his partner.
The suspect, who was on parole, was convicted of capital murder and executed on June 9th, 1986.
Officer Hearn had been with the Houston Police Department for three and a half years and was attached to the Narcotics Division.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 1678
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1986
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsAll Honor to Tim Hearn, thank you for your service.
Every day in Cleveland Park volunteers are out making sure the Park and Ballfield are free of trash. In 2024 we added a flower box in front of the Portable Toilet's new fence to honor Officer Hearn. We ask team captains and members to PLEASE show some respect to the Hearn family by keeping the park free of all trash. LEAVE NO TRACE. For updates Follow Friends of Cleveland Park on Instagram or on the web www.friendsofclevelandpark.org (2025 )
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