Temple Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, May 19, 1889
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Hawks
Deputy Marshal Hawks was shot and killed by a suspect who was upset about a court-imposed fine Marshal Hawks attempted to collect earlier in the day. The suspect shot Marshal Hawks in a saloon later in the night. Because there were no witnesses to the murder the suspect was later acquitted. On his way home from the courthouse an angry mob of citizens, upset at the verdict, beat the suspect and an accomplice to death.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Killed by citizens
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy City Marshal Hawks,
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 Temple.
BPA Mike Casey
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El Paso Station
May 19, 2019
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