Law enforcement authorities now fear that could mean the convicts are planning another armed robbery or violent confrontation with authorities. We're putting black ribbons in memory of our officer on your antenna. If you'll keep your lights on tomorrow we'd appreciate it. Tomorrow's the funeral. Irving Citizens on Patrol braved below freezing temperatures and sleet to rally residents behind their police department as drivers came to add flowers to a memorial in memory of murdered officer Aubrey Hawkins.
Police accuse seven heavily armed South Texas prison escapees of the vicious attack.
There were multiple shots fired there was a confrontation and multiple shots fired. We don't have his weapon. Along with the officer's weapon, authorities say the convicts made off with numerous guns and ammunition, thousands of dollars in cash and winter clothing. Investigators confirm a large amount of blood was found in an abandoned getaway car indicating one or more of the suspects was injured either by gunfire or during the robbery. Detectives say the escapees are apparently equipped with walkie talkies, scanners to monitor police channels and other stolen communication devices which might be used in future robberies.