Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jack Hill was shot and killed while assisting other officers who were conducting a liquor raid on a service station.
The owner of the station opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Officer Hill. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Hill was taken to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wounds three weeks later.
Officer Hill had served with the Bowie Police Department for three years.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hill gave the Bowie Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bowie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William Homer Hill 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 Bowie Police Department, 1 of 2 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. William Homer Hill's cause is highlighted.
How William Homer Hill Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Homer Hill is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Homer Hill was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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