Roll of Honor
Incident
Ranger Bobby Doherty was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a narcotics suspect in Argyle, Texas. As Ranger Doherty kicked in the door he was shot in the head and fatally wounded. The man who shot him was apprehended and sentenced to life. He was released on parole on May 25th, 2004. Ranger Doherty had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for 20 years and had served as a Texas Ranger for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
20 years. You could have gone home.
Ranger Doherty gave the Texas Department of Public Safety 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the people of Texas. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Ranger Doherty.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Ranger Bobby Paul Doherty is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bobby Paul Doherty's cause is highlighted.
How Bobby Paul Doherty Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 2004
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bobby Paul Doherty is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bobby Paul Doherty was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
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