Roll of Honor
Stanley Keith Guffey
Incident
Ranger Stanley Guffey was shot and killed while attempting to rescue a 2-year-old girl who had been kidnapped in Horsehoe Bay, Texas. The suspect had already murdered an employee of the girl's family. The subject was shot and killed by Ranger Guffey's partner. Ranger Guffey had served with the Texas Rangers for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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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.
Ranger Guffey gave the Texas Department of Public Safety 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Texas. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Ranger Guffey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Ranger Stanley Keith Guffey 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 Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Stanley Keith Guffey's cause is highlighted.
How Stanley Keith Guffey Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stanley Keith Guffey is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stanley Keith Guffey was killed by handgun; .44 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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