Franklin County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, December 3, 1892
Add to My HeroesWilliam Tedder
Constable Tedder was shot and killed while attempting to settle a rent dispute.
Constable Tedder and a property owner went to the residence of a tenant regarding nonpayment of rent. While at the residence, the tenant prepared coffee and then went to a neighbor's house on the pretense of borrowing coffee cups, but instead returned with a Winchester and shot Constable Tedder, killing him.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Constable Tedder had served with the Franklin County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 for three weeks.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsConstable Tedder,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Franklin County.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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