U.S. Navy · United States 
Gary Cecil Hires
1993
Gary Cecil Hires served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Gary served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1964 – 1966
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Haltom City Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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