City Marshal James Otway Lee

City Marshal James Otway Lee | El Campo Police Department, Texas
El Campo Police Department, Texas
City Marshal James Otway Lee

El Campo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, August 11, 1914

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James Otway Lee

Marshal Lee was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for vagrancy at a restaurant on Postoffice Street. The suspect and his son were shot and killed by a large number of angry citizens about a mile outside of town.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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City Marshal Lee,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Campo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 11, 2024

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