Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Norris Meister
Zavala County Sheriff's Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, April 20, 1991

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 790

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 20, 1991
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Deputy Meister was shot and killed during a drug sting operation. He and another deputy were ambushed by three suspects at the scene in Lytle, Texas. Chief Deputy Meister was shot twice by one of the suspects, armed with a .22 caliber rifle. The other deputy was able to return fire, killing two of the suspects. The third suspect was taken into custody after trying to flee the area.

Chief Deputy Meister was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.