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Houston-area police officer dies from injuries suffered after Hurricane Beryl cleanup
Officer Mark Herman had been fighting for his life since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8.
HOUSTON — A police officer who was injured while cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl died over the weekend, according to the Bellaire Police Department.
Bellaire police posted on Monday morning about the death of Officer Mark Herman. They said he had been hospitalized since being injured while cleaning up debris from Hurricane Beryl at his home on July 8.
According to Bellaire police, Herman worked for the department in the early 80s, then retired from Fort Bend. He returned to the Bellaire Police Department as a bailiff in 2021.
“We thank Mark for nearly 48 years of service as a police officer,” Bellaire PD said in their post. “During this exceptionally challenging time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to their family. We wish them strength and support as they navigate this painful situation.”
Friends created a GoFundMe account to help the family. The information on the GoFundMe donation page said that besides Bellaire PD and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Herman also worked for the Houston Police Department, Missouri City Police Department, and the Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office.
According to friends, Herman worked as a field training officer, homicide detective and district attorney investigator, among other duties.
They also said he suffered severe head trauma that resulted in several brain bleeds, swelling of the brain and a fractured skull while cleaning up after Beryl.
They said Herman left behind a wife, kids, a brother, an uncle and grandkids.
“His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched. He was the most amazing dad and grandaddy that anyone could ever ask for. He just wanted to take care of everyone and make sure people were safe,” the post said.