Deputy Sheriff James Monroe Stafford

Deputy Sheriff James Monroe Stafford | Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Deputy Sheriff James Monroe Stafford

Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, June 15, 1899

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James Monroe Stafford

Deputy Stafford was shot and killed by a disgruntled city marshal. Deputy Stafford was at the county jail with an attorney discussing the previous night's gambling raid.

The city marshal called Deputy Stafford out of the jail and began arguing with him and told him "stay out of my business." When Deputy Stafford responded by saying he was just doing his job the marshal pulled his pistol and shot him.

The marshal was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Deputy Stafford was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 25 years
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