Game Warden Gus A. Engeling
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, December 14, 1951

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, December 14, 1951
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Game Warden Engeling was shot and killed in the Darden Wildlife Management Facility, near Palestine, Texas, while attempting to arrest an illegal duck hunter. The suspect was apprehended, confessed to the murder, and sentenced to death. The man was executed in the electric chair on December 2, 1952.

Game Warden Engeling had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.