Acting Chief John Delaney Godwin Jr
Orange Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, August 11, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 10, 1935
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Godwin was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest two escaped convicts.

Chief Godwin had been with the agency for five months and was survived by his two children.