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Police Officer Timothy Abernethy

Houston Police Department

Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, December 7, 2008
Biographical Info-Age: 43

Tour of Duty: 11 years

Incident Details-Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: Sunday, December 7, 2008

Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect Info: Charged with capital murder

Officer Tim Abernethy was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a suspect who fled following a traffic stop. Officer Abernethy lost sight of the man as he chased him around a building in an apartment complex.After going around the corner the man hid behind a gate and then shot Officer Abernethy in the head as he ran by.Officer Abernethy was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.The suspect was arrested a short time later by deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.Officer Abernethy had served with the Houston Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Agency Contact Information;

Houston Police Department

1200 Travis Street

Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 308-3200

Please contact the Houston Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.