Sheriff Thomas A. Ragsdale
Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, May 11, 1885
Add to My HeroesThomas A. Ragsdale
Sheriff Ragsdale and Deputy Joseph Buchanan were shot and killed as they attempted to serve warrants on suspected horse thiefs. As the officers approached the house the two brothers opened fire, killing them.
Sheriff Ragsdale had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
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View all 5 ReflectionsThis brave officer was my Great Great Grandfather. Thanks for continuing to honor and remember him with this page..
Nona Faith
ancester
February 10, 2018