Sergeant Tom Anderson Sitton, Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sergeant Tom Anderson Sitton

Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Friday, May 24, 1996

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Tom Anderson Sitton

Sergeant Sitton was shot and killed and another deputy was shot and wounded while serving a warrant on terrorist activities.

The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with capital murder and assault on a peace officer. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Sergeant Sitton had served with the agency for 7 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

In May 2019, Highway 21 West was renamed Sergeant Tom Sitton Memorial Highway and the signs were posted the following November.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 7 years
Badge 513

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

warrant service

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Sgt. Sitton,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nacogdoshes County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 24, 2021