Beaumont Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, September 8, 1977
Add to My HeroesPatrick Bruce Hunt
Officer Patrick Hunt was killed when his motorcycle was struck head-on by an automobile while escorting a funeral procession.
He had left the procession to reprimand a driver and when he was returning to his place in the escort his motorcycle was struck.
Officer Hunt had served with the Beaumont Police Department two years. He was survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsI'm his nephew! I wish I got to to meet him! My mom died wishing he was with her! My name is Brenton Patrick Laraway and a VET too.
Brenton Laraway
Nephew
July 26, 2022
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