Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Albert Gooch was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at a home with another officer.
The homeowner was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Marshal Gooch's successor was shot and killed in the line of duty 9 months later.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Gooch served with the Nocona Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Nocona community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Gooch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Albert R. Gooch 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 Nocona Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Albert R. Gooch's cause is highlighted.
How Albert R. Gooch Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert R. Gooch is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert R. Gooch was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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