2020

May 2, 2020
Aircraft Accident    – 17050 Imperial Valley Drive about 2:05 a.m 

DOB –   11/18/1984, Age 35
Badge – 2374
Class #212
Final Resting Place –   South Park Cremation, Houston TX        

Officer Knox was sworn in as an HPD officer in June 2012, worked Midwest and Public Affairs before being assigned to the Air & Marine Division.

HPD helicopter 8375F, operated by pilot Cormier and tactical flight officer Knox, was flying over an apartment complex at the above address and checking the nearby bayou, assisting North Belt Patrol Division officers on a possible drowning call.  After clearing from that call, the helicopter had an undetermined issue and crashed into the apartment complex leasing office.  The helicopter landed on the pilot's side.

HPD officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics quickly arrived to assist and both officers were transported to the hospital.

Responding fire department units extricated Officer Knox and the pilot from the wreckage. Officer Knox suffered fatal injuries in the crash and the pilot suffered severe injuries.

Officer Knox had served with the Houston Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife Keira, two children Cooper and Eliza, and his parents, Mrs. Helen and Mr. Mike Knox, City of Houston Councilmember.

Source – ODMP and Houston Police News Release