Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Hoskins was shot and killed by a suspect that had been drinking all day. As Sheriff Hoskins pursued him they came face to face and the suspect fired as Sheriff Hoskins, missing him. Sheriff Hoskins drew his weapon and shot the suspect in the chest. The suspect shot sheriff Hoskins in the stomach. As he lay on the ground Sheriff Hoskins was able to shoot the suspect again, killing him. Sheriff Hoskins died 10 days later from his wound.
Survivors
Sheriff Hoskins had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and three children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-TX-0C6F7646- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew H.. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
135 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Sheriff Hoskins served with the Jack County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff H. M. Hoskins 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 Jack County Sheriff's Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. H. M. Hoskins's cause is highlighted.
How H. M. Hoskins Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed by Sheriff Hoskins
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. H. M. Hoskins is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. H. M. Hoskins was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Jack County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
