Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Deputy Hamill Scott succumbed to a gunshot wound received two months earlier while in foot pursuit of a murder suspect near 600 Houston Street.
The man suddenly turned and opened fire, striking Deputy Scott. He remained paralyzed until his death two months later.
The suspect shot and killed the county attorney after he and Deputy Scott arrested him and several others for illegal gambling. Several officers shot and killed the suspect minutes later.
Deputy Scott had served with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Scott gave the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Worth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Scott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Hamill Poston Scott is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 38.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hamill Poston Scott's cause is highlighted.
How Hamill Poston Scott Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hamill Poston Scott is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hamill Poston Scott was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Tarrant County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
