Sheriff George F. Wharton, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sheriff George F. Wharton

Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, September 13, 1903

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George F. Wharton

Sheriff George Wharton and Deputy Frank Brugh were shot and killed by a man they had just arrested on a train traveling between Victoria and Edna. The man was wanted for escaping from a prison in Billings, Montana. As the suspect was being put in a cell at the jail he was able to obtain a gun and mortally wounded both officers. Sheriff Wharton was able to return fire and kill the suspect as well.

Sheriff Wharton had been with the agency for three years.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Sheriff Wharton,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson County.

R.I.P.
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