City Marshal Joseph C.R. Bullard, Ennis Police Department, Texas

City Marshal Joseph C.R. Bullard

Ennis Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, August 19, 1880

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Joseph C.R. Bullard

Marshal Joseph Bullard was shot and killed by a man who he had arrested the previous day.

Marshal Bullard arrested the suspect for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The next morning the suspect was released from police custody. He then shot and killed Marshal Bullard.

The suspect was arrested and later convicted of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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City Marshal Bullard,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ennis.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 19, 2025