Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Troy Blando was shot and killed while investigating auto thefts in the area of 6800 Southwest Freeway.
He was checking automobiles for stolen license plates outside of a motel. He exited his vehicle and approached a subject, who opened fire. During the exchange of gunfire Officer Blando was struck in the chest. He was able to make it back to his vehicle and call for backup. Responding officers arrested the subject near the scene. Officer Blando died while being transported to a local hospital.
The suspect was convicted of murder, sentenced to death, and was executed on May 15, 2013.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Blando gave the Houston Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Blando.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Troy Alan Blando 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 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. Troy Alan Blando's cause is highlighted.
How Troy Alan Blando Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Troy Alan Blando is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
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