Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Homs was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he was setting out flares around a dead cow. The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended an hour later in Coppell after he wrecked his car at a railroad crossing. He was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. Officer Homs had served with the Irving Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Homs gave the Irving Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Irving community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Homs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Glenn Homs 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 Irving Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Glenn Homs's cause is highlighted.
How Glenn Homs Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Glenn Homs is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Glenn Homs was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Irving Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
