Police Officer Herman Youngst

Herman Youngst

Police Officer Herman Youngst and Police Officer John James were shot and killed near the intersection of San Jacinto Street and Congress Street by a suspect seeking revenge for being arrested the previous day.

As the officers were on their patrol the man grabbed a shotgun and shouted at the officers. As Officer James approached him the man shot him. As Officer Youngst attempted to take cover he was also shot. The suspect then went over to Officer Youngst and struck him with the shotgun.

Officer James, who was wounded in the street, was able to return fire and kill the suspect before succumbing to his wounds.

Officer Youngst was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War and had served with the Houston Police Department for 28 years. He was survived by his two daughters.