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Aaron Armstrong
Incident
Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man at Club Rodeo at 9515 North Lamar Boulevard in Austin.
At 1:59 a.m., Deputy Constable Armstrong, who was in uniform and identified himself as a peace officer, removed a subject from the club who was causing a disturbance. The subject pushed Deputy Armstrong and fled into the parking lot. The subject remained in the parking lot with a group of people and began shouting at Deputy Armstrong. When Deputy Armstrong attempted to arrest the man, the group prevented him from reaching the subject, who pulled out a gun and fired multiple times at Deputy Armstrong. Deputy Armstrong returned fire before he collapsed. One of the men in the group ran over Deputy Constable in his vehicle when he fled the scene.
Deputy Constable Armstrong was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The shooter, who had an extensive criminal record and was on probation, was apprehended, admitted his involvement, and was charged with capital murder. The driver was charged with assault of a peace officer.
Deputy Constable Armstrong had served with the Caldwell County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 for over one year and previously served with the Smithville Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his father, mother, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Armstrong gave the Caldwell County Constable's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Maxwell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Armstrong.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Aaron is the only officer of Caldwell County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 remembered here.
Aaron is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2026, 5 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2026, 30 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 156th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2026, 30 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 158th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Aaron was 51. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Aaron had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Aaron was 51. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Caldwell County Constable's Office - Precinct 3. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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