Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Gary Hires was shot and killed while responding to a 911 call of shots fired at 6333 Solona Circle North. He was shot in the head by a 14-year-old with a high-powered rifle before he could exit his vehicle. The subject was also killed in the incident. Officer Hires had served with the Haltom City Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two brothers.
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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.
Police Officer Hires gave the Haltom City Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Haltom City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hires.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Gary Cecil Hires 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 Haltom City 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. Gary Cecil Hires's cause is highlighted.
How Gary Cecil Hires Compares
Offender Outcome
shots fired call
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary Cecil Hires is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary Cecil Hires was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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