outdoortexan Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Saturday March 17 was a sad day for law enforcement in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Justin Hurst was gunned down in the line of duty. He died in route to a hospital. On top of his senseless death, Saturday was his 34th birthday. He leaves behind a wife and 4 year old son. He will be greatly missed by his families; immediate, law enforcement and religious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed This is sad. My prayers go out to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Prayers sent for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed wow, sometimes they are the last people you would think that would happen to but then again you have to remember that the people they deal with have firearms 90% of the time. sad deal. prayers are sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Prayers sent to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed sad indeed...prayers are on there way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed this happened about 20 miles from my home. Here is what the papers are saying right now. Game warden's death a capital murder case By PAIGE HEWITT Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle TOOLS Email Get section feed Print Subscribe NOW The 26-year-old man accused of killing a Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden was moved to the Harris County jail Sunday and was charged with capital murder of a police officer. James Garrett Freeman, of Lissie, is accused of killing Justin Hurst, 34, during a shootout Saturday when officers were trying to arrest him as an illegal-hunting suspect. Hurst, a graduate of Conroe High School and Texas A&M University, was "passionate about the outdoors and all of God's creations," said his wife, Amanda Wilcox Hurst. Hurst, who leaves behind 4-month-old son, Kyle, will be cremated; his ashes will be spread across the bay in Palacios, the couple's favorite place. "He was an incredible, incredible man," she said. "He meant a lot to a lot of people. He was great at everything he did. He never went halfway with anything." He even folded clothes, she said, laughing. She said every morning Hurst brought her coffee and they sat together on the porch at their El Campo home. And when coming home from a job he loved "so much," he always "came through the door and said, 'Where's my baby?' " Joyce McCormick, Hurst's minister at First United Methodist Church of El Campo said he was a man of "deep faith and the highest integrity who didn't talk so much about his faith, but he lived it." McCormick, also a close family friend who has been consoling the Hursts and will deliver the funeral service, said Hurst had a special connection with children and reached out to those in need. The events that led to Hurst's death began late Friday night or early Saturday morning when a warden, suspecting that Freeman was poaching, approached his vehicle. Freeman fled, and a chase ensued. Hurst and officers with the Wharton County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety were called in as backup. After a lengthy pursuit, the DPS stopped Freeman, and heavy gunfire was exchanged. Hurst was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann-The Texas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Freeman, who was also shot, was initially hospitalized, under guard, before being moved to the jail. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of El Campo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed All this for some silly wildlife violation. It's a shame that people who break the law are so mentally and morally weak that they can't take the consequences of their actions. I suppose of course if they had any mental and moral integrity then they wouldn't be the bad guys then. This is a deep, deep shame. I feel for the family and those that have been affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed My condolences to the officers family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Very tragic, wish his family the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed That is really sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tarbaby Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed HANG HIM!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Here are a few more details... Game Warden Justin Hurst Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas End of Watch: Saturday, March 17, 2007 Biographical Info Age: 34 Tour of Duty: 5 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, March 16, 2007 Weapon Used: Rifle Suspect Info: Charged with capital murder Warden Justin Hurst was shot and killed by a suspect in Wharton County following a high speed pursuit on US Route 90-A. The suspect had fled after he was approached by another warden who suspected him of illegally hunting from the road. Warden Hurst was called as back-up, and he and officers from other agencies pursued the suspect through two counties. The suspect then exchanged shots with the officers, mortally wounding Warden Hurst. Warden Hurst was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries in the early morning hours the following day, his 34th birthday. The killer was shot and wounded by sheriff's deputies during the exchange. He was taken into custody and charged with capital murder. Warden Hurst graduated from the academy to become a warden in August of 2002. He is survived by his wife, 4-month-old son, parents, and brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Prayers sent to his family, senseless death. Texas has the death penalty and this guy will gets his!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed Wow, that is horrible! Prayers sent for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed That is so sad. Prayers for his family on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed That is very sad. My prayers are with his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed That is very sad. The family will be in our prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed What a shame, I was just thinking the other day that you rarely hear of major problems with the warden programs....surprising, given that most people they encounter are armed and often needing to hide drugs or alcohol issues. Prayers all the way around. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehunter Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed My prayers to all that are envolved, especially his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodyslilbro Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed My prayers are sent to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed [ QUOTE ] HANG HIM!!!! [/ QUOTE ] I agree very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkrie1357 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed My prayers are sent to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Re: game warden killed That is truely sad and upsetting, that really ticks me off, there is no need for this crap in our country, i hope that gunman rots away in jail and recieves the Death Penalty right after his conviction, my prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Justin Hurst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Re: game warden killed Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. I hope that the shooter gets all he deserves. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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