Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, June 6, 1984
Add to My HeroesRobert A. Hunt
Officer Hunt was killed when an air compressor exploded. The officer and three inmates were working on an air conditioning unit when the compressor exploded. The officer was killed by flying shrapnel and the three inmates were injured.
Officer Hunt served at the Wayne Unit. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Hunt,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
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