Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer David Hofer was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a report of suspicious activity at J.A. Carr Park at approximately 2:45 pm.
As he and his partner approached the park they were fired upon by a subject. Officer Hofer was shot and mortally wounded. His partner was able to return fire, killing the man.
Officer Hofer was taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center where he died from his wounds
Officer Hofer had served with the Euless Police Department for two years and previously served with the New York City Police Department for five years.
Right now the Swedish public service are broadcasting a documentary about the great minds at Princeton and your father, Helmut Hofer, is in it and he speaks about you, David.
Just a Swede Swedish July 28th, 2023
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hofer gave the Euless Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Euless community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hofer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer David Stefan Hofer 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 Euless 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. David Stefan Hofer's cause is highlighted.
How David Stefan Hofer Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Stefan Hofer is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Stefan Hofer was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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