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David Stefan Hofer

Case from Euless, TX dated Mar 01, 2016

Victim Details

David Stefan Hofer

Male

White / Caucasian

Euless

TX

2016-03-01

29

David

Stefan Hofer

07/14/2026

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David Stefan Hofer, a 29-year-old male police officer of European descent, tragically died on March 1, 2016, in Euless, Texas. Officer Hofer was shot and killed while responding to a report of suspicious activity at J.A. Carr Park. As he and his partner approached the park, they were ambushed by gunfire. Officer Hofer was mortally wounded and later succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.

The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, had a long criminal h ...
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  • star-telegram: Family: Sexual abuse, drugs altered man who killed Euless officer
  • Officer And Suspect Killed In Shootout In Euless Park
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    I've been thinking a lot about Officer Hofer's fiancée, Marta Danylyk, lately. It's unimaginable wh... ...Read More
    05/28/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the weapons Gonzalez used in the ambush against Officer Hofer an... ...Read More
    03/01/2024
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    I've been thinking a lot about the aftermath of Officer David Hofer's tragic death ... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
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