Bell County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 23, 1878
Add to My HeroesFrank W. Venable
Deputy Sheriff Frank Venable was shot and killed by a prisoner at the Bell County Jail.
He and another deputy were returning a prisoner to his cell when another inmate reached through the bars, grabbed Deputy Venable's gun, and shot him to death. The other deputy returned fire, killing the inmate.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 131rst 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.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
October 23, 2009
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