Sheriff John Henry Feeley, Culberson County Sheriff's Department, Texas

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Sheriff

John Henry Feeley

Culberson County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, February 9, 1914

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/9/1914

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Fined $50

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Sheriff Feeley was shot and killed after responding to a call where two well-known political officials, a judge and a citizen, were fighting while armed in the streets. As Sheriff Feeley attempted to stop the fight by stepping in between the two men, the judge shot him in the heard, killing him instantly.

The only punishment the judge received for murdering Sheriff Feeley was a $50 fine for discharging a firearm.

Sheriff Feeley had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 98th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

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

A fifty dollar fine seems ridiculous and a travesty of justice. You left behind a wife and six children. I hope the judge had enough moral fortitude to provide for your family.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 9, 2012

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John Henry Feeley

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