Guard C. B. Foster

Guard C. B. Foster

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, December 4, 1894

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C. B. Foster

Guard C. B. Foster succumbed to a gunshot wound when he was shot by two prisoners attempting to escape the Wells Coaling Pison Camp in Cherokee County.

Two prisoners found Guard Foster's pistol, and one of them shot Guard Foster below the stomach while trying to flee the area. Guard Foster returned fire with his rifle and shot the prisoner in the chest. He then shot and killed the second prisoner trying to escape.

The shooter, knowing he was dying, took the pistol and shot himself in the chest. The shooter had a history of attempting to escape.

Guard Foster succumbed to his wound three days later.

He was survived by his parents and siblings.

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Age 24
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 1, 1894
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

escape attempt, prison work crew, prisoner custody

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Charles,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 4, 2024