Deputy Sheriff Charlie Fields, Sr., Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Charlie Fields, Sr.

Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, March 7, 1956

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Charlie Fields, Sr.

Deputy Sheriff Charlie Fields was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to take a man into custody on a mental health warrant in Athens, Texas.

The deputies put the man into the patrol car but the man jumped out and ran back towards his house. The man's brother then engaged the deputies in a shootout. Deputy Fields and the brother were both killed.

The original suspect was committed to Terrell State Hospital.

Deputy Fields had served with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office for 35 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters, three brothers, three sisters, 14 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 35 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

EDP, warrant service

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 8, 2012