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Deputy Sheriff Lewis Markham Huffman | Harrison County Sheriff's Department, Texas Harrison County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Deputy Sheriff

Lewis Markham Huffman

Harrison County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, April 26, 1909

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/26/1909

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Lynched

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Deputy Huffman was shot and killed when he and another deputy went to a railroad camp to investigate a disturbance. Shots were fired at the deputies as they approached the scene. Both officers were struck and Deputy Huffman died at the scene. His partner survived.

Three suspects were apprehended. Four days later a mob lynched all three.

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I am privileged to be among the first to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and third 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

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

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 26, 2012

 

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