Hemphill County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1894
Add to My HeroesTom T. McGee
Sheriff McGee was shot and killed when he responded to a call of suspicious activity at the train yard where a large shipment of cash was coming in from Wells Fargo. As he walked into he station he was shot and killed. One suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Somehow the suspect was able to forge a pardon and was released. He fled into Mexico and was never captured.
Sheriff McGee had been with the agency for seven years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Escaped from prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff McGee,
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 Hemphill County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 24, 2024
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