Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, April 26, 1909
Add to My HeroesLewis Markham Huffman
Deputy Huffman was shot and killed when he and another deputy went to a railroad camp to investigate a disturbance. Shots were fired at the deputies as they approached the scene. Both officers were struck and Deputy Huffman died at the scene. His partner survived.
Three suspects were apprehended. Four days later a mob lynched all three.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Lynched
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest In Peace Deputy Lewis Markham Huffman. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Harrison County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-workers. I also pray that the scum that murdered you relive the moment that they were lynched for eternity. May the coals of hell forever be heaped upon their heads.
Amen
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, Texas
April 26, 2016
