U.S. Army · United States 
Clinton Hunter
2001
Clinton Warren Hunter served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer Clinton Hunter was struck and killed by a suspect during a vehicle pursuit.
Another officer had observed the suspect vehicle driving erratically southbound on I-35. When he attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled and led the officer on a chase. The vehicle exited the highway but re-entered northbound. Officer Hunter was attempting to deploy stop sticks when the driver struck him and his patrol unit.
Officer Hunter was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was also injured in the crash and was taken into custody.
The 28-year-old driver had two felony warrants for his arrest, an extensive record for drunk driving, and was on parole for a 1992 burglary. He was sentenced to life as a result of Officer Hunter's death. He will be eligible for parole on November 29, 2031.
Officer Hunter was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Austin Police Department for just 14 months.
Another officer had observed the suspect vehicle driving erratically southbound on I-35. When he attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled and led the officer on a chase. The vehicle exited the highway but re-entered northbound. Officer Hunter was attempting to deploy stop sticks when the driver struck him and his patrol unit.
Officer Hunter was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was also injured in the crash and was taken into custody.
The 28-year-old driver had two felony warrants for his arrest, an extensive record for drunk driving, and was on parole for a 1992 burglary. He was sentenced to life as a result of Officer Hunter's death. He will be eligible for parole on November 29, 2031.
Officer Hunter was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Austin Police Department for just 14 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Austin Police Department
Police Officer
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