Trooper II Bobby Steve Booth, 27, was killed on June 16, 1993, while on duty with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol. He was responding to a disturbance call at a roadside park north of Stratford, Texas, when he encountered a man waving a gun. During a struggle the suspect gained control of Booth’s service weapon and shot him multiple times. Trooper Booth died at the scene.

Booth had served six years with the Texas Highway Patrol and was survived by his wife and two young sons. A portion of U.S. Highway 287 was designated in Booth’s honor to commemorate his service and sacrifice.

If anyone was in the Stratford area that day or has information about Trooper Booth’s last call, please share what is known.