Chief of Police Bill Earl Jones, Lorenzo Police Department, Texas

Chief of Police Bill Earl Jones

Lorenzo Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, March 23, 1985

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Bill Earl Jones

Chief of Police Bill Jones succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two days earlier after responding to a domestic disturbance in which a man had shot his son-in-law. As Chief Jones walked to the rear of the house the man came out and shot him as well. The suspect then committed suicide.

Chief Jones was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, where he died two days later.

Chief Jones had been with the Lorenzo Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, March 21, 1985
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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Chief Jones,
0n today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lorenzo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 23, 2025