Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Maria Groves was struck and killed by a drunk driver while she was setting out a flare pattern at the scene of a crash in the 10600 block of Katy Freeway (I-10) eastbound. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene. The driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter at his second trial and sentenced to ten years. He was released on parole after only serving two years. Officer Groves served with the Houston Police Department for two years.
Survivors
She was survived by her father and sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Groves gave the Houston Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Groves.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Maria Michelle Groves 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 Houston Police Department, 84 of 117 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Maria Michelle Groves's cause is highlighted.
How Maria Michelle Groves Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Maria Michelle Groves is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Maria Michelle Groves was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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