Death by Cop  2026

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Richard Stover

Age : 45

Gender : Unknown

Race : White

Date : 03/11/2026

Location : Interstate 10

City : Kerrville

County : Kerr

State : Texas

Agency : Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/11/2026, a Gillespie County deputy attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle. The driver continued driving and the deputy chased him from Gillespie County into Kerr County along Interstate 10. Authorities said the motorcycle later stopped, the driver got off, and police claimed he pointed a handgun at the deputy. The deputy opened fire and killed Richard Stover, 45. Officials said the motorcycle had been reported stolen from Canada. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/03/12/gillespie-county-deputy-shoots-kills-motorcyclist-after-pursuit-ends-on-i-10-sheriffs-office-says/
https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-after-deputy-shooting-during-chase-in-kerr-county-stolen-bike-violence
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-kerr-county-gillespie-co-motorcycle/273-10baab8a-b98a-49d1-9d38-cfd88abe4468