Police Officer Clinton Warren Hunter, Austin Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Clinton Warren Hunter

Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, November 29, 2001

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Clinton Warren Hunter

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. He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 1 year, 2 months
Badge 4275
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to life

convicted felon, parolee, spike strips

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It seems fitting that I’m sitting here reminded of you. It’s been 24 years since we decorated your house so your family wouldn’t go through Christmas without lights and a tree. Something simple so we could start to heal. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long, seems like it just happened, I can still smell the aviation fuel and still see the chaos in the ER. The memories of the drive to your house to tell your wife she’s a widow. We celebrated your life on the 20th anniversary. Your family, classmates and shift mates were there. Your family wanted to do it at the South Substation, which is now named after you. I think it was a really good moment for all of us. For most of the men and women who work there now, you’re a part of history, your story is told to them as they become part of tradition in law enforcement. For me I saw something different when I walked the hallways, something I hadn’t done since shortly after you passed. I saw a place where you lived, worked and laughed, cut up and kept me in paperwork. You’re remembered every time I see a post for ODMP. I read their story and I think of you and the others whose names are on the wall. I can see their faces, remember the laughter and as I get older it’s easier to let the tears come.

Sergeant- retired Keith Stoddard
Austin Police Department

December 26, 2025