Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call along Highway 183 between Cisco and Rising Star.
As he arrived on the scene at 9 pm, a male subject opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Other responding officers took the subject into custody.
The man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
Deputy Bosecker was a United States Marine Corps veteran who had served with the Eastland County Sheriff's Office for two years and had served in law enforcement for 21 years. He had previously served with the Wise County Sheriff's Office, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Comanche Police Department. He also worked as a part-time marine enforcement officer for the Cisco Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, stepson, father, mother, brother, four grandchildren, nephews, and niece.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Bosecker gave the Eastland County Sheriff's Office 21 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eastland community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
David Bosecker served in the Marine Corps (1988â1988) before joining law enforcement.
Deputy Sheriff David Bosecker 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 Eastland County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Bosecker's cause is highlighted.
How David Bosecker Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Bosecker is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Bosecker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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