Deputy Sheriff Henry C. Banks

Henry C. Banks

Deputy Sheriff Henry Banks was shot and killed while returning to Hays County after transporting several prisoners to Austin.

He encountered a disorderly man who was harassing a man and his wife. As Deputy Banks attempted to arrest him the man attacked him. The subject was able to disarm Deputy Banks and then fatally shot him with his own service revolver.

The subject was apprehended, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to death. The death sentence was subsequently overturned on appeal.