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Man Arrested for Assaulting Kilgore Police Chief at Meeting

2/27/2026

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Eric Brian Trotter, 39, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly assaulting Kilgore Police Chief Todd Hunter during a Kilgore city council meeting.
Trotter had previously criticized the Kilgore Police Department over traffic citations.
After Hunter received a 15-year service award, Trotter booed and filmed the event.
Following the meeting, Trotter confronted Hunter in the foyer and reportedly shoved him, injuring the chief's shoulder.

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Eric Brian Trotter, 39, was arrested on felony charges for allegedly assaulting Kilgore Police Chief Todd Hunter during a Kilgore city council meeting.
Trotter had previously criticized the Kilgore Police Department over traffic citations.
After Hunter received a 15-year service award, Trotter booed and filmed the event.
Following the meeting, Trotter confronted Hunter in the foyer and reportedly shoved him, injuring the chief's shoulder.