Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, September 13, 1903
Add to My HeroesFrank W. Brugh
Deputy Frank Brugh and Sheriff George Wharton 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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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