Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, October 22, 1940
Add to My HeroesJohn Wesley McKinney
Deputy McKinney succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident three days earlier. He had been with the agency for 20 years and was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 78
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, October 19, 1940
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsHeroes live forever, Deputy McKinney and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Brazoria County and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
October 22, 2013
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