Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, November 10, 1887
Add to My HeroesEdgar Maurice Bowie Moore
Deputy Maurice Moore was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect, and his sons, on a warrant for a local schoolhouse arson.
When Deputy Moore and Deputy Sheriff Sam Platt entered the suspect's home, the suspect drew a rifle, and a struggle ensued. An unknown person entered the house and shot Deputy Moore with a shotgun.
Deputy Moore had previously served with the Texas Rangers. He was survived by his wife.
Deputy Moore's grave remained unmarked for 115 years until a tombstone was put in place in May 2002.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMay 20, 2024. For the past several years I have been playing the part of Deputy Moore in the reenactment of Sam Bass bank robbery in Roundrock Tx. I assume this is the same Deputy Morris Moore. He was the first Lawman to fire upon at Bass and his gang and Deputy Moore was wounded. These are what we have about the incident. Deputy Moore was with Deputy A W Grimes when Grimes approached the gang and fatally shot. As a actor I was very courios
Glenn Aichlmayr
Concerned citizen
May 21, 2024
