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Sheriff David C. Humphreys | Newton County Sheriff's Department, Texas Newton County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Sheriff

David C. Humphreys

Newton County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, February 8, 1932

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 45

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/8/1932

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Sheriff Humphreys was shot and killed while going to the assistanc of one his deputies. The deputy was struggling with a prisoner who was attempting to escape. When Sheriff Humphreys intervened the suspect gained control of his service weapon and shot him.
Sheriff Humphreys was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th 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.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 8, 2012

 

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