City Marshal Henry J. Lindsey

City Marshal Henry J. Lindsey

Granger Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, February 15, 1934

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Henry J. Lindsey

Marshal Lindsey and Constable Sam Moore, of the Williamson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, were shot and killed while placing a prisoner in a jail cell. The suspect had been arrested for failing to pay a $28.50 fine for disturbing the peace and abusive language. As the two officers placed the man in the jail cell he produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot both men to death. The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed in 1935.
Marshal Lindsey also served as a constable and deputy sheriff in Williamson County.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Executed in 1935

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City Marshal Lindsey,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Granger.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 15, 2024

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