Game Warden Dawson R. Murchison
Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 20, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 20, 1938
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Warden Murchison was shot and killed while patrolling the King Ranch for illegal poachers. The incident occurred near the line between Kleberg County and Jim Wells County. The suspect fled to Mexico and never returned to face trial.